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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who will go undercover?

2. To whom is the interviewee related?

3. Why did the cop get forced out of the police?

4. What is the Intercity train's destination at the time of the death?

5. In which place did one of the transactions take place?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Brunetti find in Favero's possession? Why does the finding puzzle Brunetti?

2. Who is the next victim in the story? Where is the body found? Prominent accountant Rino Favero, the second victim, is found dead in his garage.

3. What is the first scene in the book? What time of year is it? Why are the scene and the weather important to the rest of the story?

4. Explain the scene involving the truck in as much detail as possible. Include the location, the speed of the vehicle and where the truck came from in the first place.

5. What is Monelli's role in this scene? What does the officer attempt to do?

6. What happens to the truck and the victims after the scene is cleared by the police?

7. How might the deaths tie into the corruption case Brunetti had been working on for months?

8. What does the doctor think killed Favero? How much of the substance was present? What does it mean?

9. Describe the people found at the scene at the accident. What questions are asked? What is the determination of the accident victims?

10. What is Brunetti's first hypothesis regarding the possible connection between the two victims?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the major reasons for the distribution channels of the cartel is to sell the snuff films. Explain in detail what a snuff film is and why they are often popular underground. Is a snuff film the same as pornography? Explain. Do snuff films really exist? What is the punishment for making or selling a snuff film? In what types of places might one sell or distribute the film? Who might be the most likely consumer?

Essay Topic 2

Brunetti often shares his work with his wife, Paola Falier. What kind of influence does Paola have on Brunetti regarding his work? Is it appropriate for Paola to know about the cases? What kind of input might she have? How was Paola involved in this case? What kind of advice might she have given to Brunetti? What might be something Paola would do that would be over the line in regards to police work?

Essay Topic 3

Brunetti had a difficult time when interviewing Franca Trevisan. Although Franca would not always talk, it was clear to Brunetti that she was hiding something. Why did Brunetti suspect Franca? Did Franca do anything illegal? Could Franca be arrested for simply knowing about the crimes? What is your opinion about Franca's treatment of Francesca? Would Franca be able to protect Francesca from the cartel?

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