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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. What kind of business does the most recent suspect operate?

2. Which word best describes Lotto's personality?

3. What led to Brunetti's suspicions about the origin of the item?

4. Who becomes hysterical and waits for Brunetti's help?

5. Who eventually became a partner in Trevisan's law practice?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Brunetti learn about Trevisan's law practice? What went wrong?

2. How does Ceroni answer Brunetti's question? Is she linked with Favero? If so, how?

3. Brunetti played a long shot that turned out to be a good lead. What was it?

4. How does Brunetti act when meeting the prostitute? What is the purpose of the act?

5. What does Brunetti add about terrorism and how it might affect the pimp?

6. What happened to the son after the robbery? How did it affect Brunetti's relationship with the judge?

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

8. What is della Corte's take on the pimp? What is his plan?

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

10. Who is the next murder victim? Where is the body found? What was the cause of death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rondini often did work for the Questura and Brunetti. The work was not always necessarily legal but helpful and/or necessary. Examine Rondini's role in the story, how he helped the Questura, and his relationship with Brunetti and Zorzi. What do you think Patta would say about Rondini's work? Is all of the work illegal? Could it jeopardize Brunetti's case? How could Brunetti get the same information in a more routine and acceptable way?

Essay Topic 2

Brunetti and Vice-Questore Patta have a rocky relationship. Compare and contrast the jobs of the men as well as their personalities. What might make the relationship better? Is there any problem with authority? How might you handle the situation if you were Brunetti? Patta?

Essay Topic 3

The prostitutes often have little or no choice when it comes to their own freedom. Brunetti attempted to help the prostitute from the bar by having her talk to Elletra. Examine what might be done to help the woman get back on her feet and off the streets. What kind of help might Elletra offer? What options does the woman have in regards to ending her life of prostitution? Do you think she will stay in Italy? Would it be wise to return to her own country or make a new start in Italy? What kind of programs are available in your area to help people that have fallen on hard times and wish to start anew?

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