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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. How does the pimp receive his instructions?

2. Who supplied the item that caused the great uproar?

3. Brunetti believes that which of the major characters has been lying about knowledge of the case?

4. Who attends the second interview of the suspect?

5. Brunetti is shocked that a child would have such easy access to which item?

Short Essay Questions

1. What action does Brunetti take before questioning the next suspect?

2. How does Brunetti know the Chief Justice? What is the connection between the two men?

3. What is the logical conclusion that could be drawn regarding Martucci's motives to kill Trevisan?

4. How long is the pimp kept at the Questura after he gives Brunetti the information?

5. What does Brunetti think of the pimp? How does Brunetti characterize Franco?

6. How do the men manage to keep their cover from the first minute they meet?

7. What does the prostitute tell Brunetti?

8. What option does Brunetti intend to offer to the prostitute as a measure of helping the woman out of a difficult situation?

9. What does Brunetti expect when questioning the pimp

10. How does Brunetti switch tactics when the pimp refuses to cooperate?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Pinetta's bar was used in several instances in the story. Discuss the reason to use Pinetta's bar for meetings, interviews, stakeouts and corralling suspects. What benefits are there to using a bar opposed to a coffee shop or restaurant? What did Brunetti learn at Pinetta's? Do you think Franco will continue to do business at Pinetta's even after he was taken into Questura for questioning? What might the other patrons and bartender think of cops being in the bar?

Essay Topic 3

Brunetti was not pleased when Vianello suggested that they use Topa for the stakeout in Pinetta's bar. Discuss in detail the reason for using Topa at the bar. Why did Brunetti object? Why does Brunetti not like Topa? Why is Topa no longer a cop? Did Topa do good work in the investigation? What did Topa learn? What was the final outcome?

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