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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What royal titles are used by Paola's parents?
(a) Count and Countess.
(b) Duke and Duchess.
(c) Viscount and Viscountess.
(d) Baron and Baroness.

2. The friend is what nationality?
(a) American.
(b) Brazilian.
(c) Italian.
(d) German.

3. The medical examiner referred to Wellauer's health as being:
(a) Poor.
(b) Extraordinary.
(c) Excellent.
(d) Mediocre.

4. Who had previously poisoned the victim?
(a) Brother.
(b) Wife.
(c) Daughter.
(d) Rival.

5. Which canal did the funeral procession pass on its way to the graveyard?
(a) Coral Canal.
(b) Grand Canal.
(c) Canal Rialto.
(d) Linnie Canal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What title does Signora Wellauer use to address Brunetti?

2. The widow Wellauer is originally from which country?

3. A conversation between the soprano, director and maestro is witnessed by which person?

4. Who is sad that Wellauer is gone but is not sorry that Wellauer is dead?

5. What famous literary is referenced by Brunetti's wife?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Brunetti learn about Wellauer from Paola's father?

2. Patta calls Brunetti to his office. What does Patta want? How does Brunetti respond?

3. What information is uncovered about Wellauer's widow?

4. What are Patta's orders to Brunetti? What is the concern about solving the case quickly?

5. What did Signora Wellauer describe as being typical behavior of her husband before and during a performance?

6. Discuss at least a part of Signora Elizabeth Wellauer's history.

7. What is the reason Lynch had such an intense dislike for Wellauer?

8. Brunetti learns some background information on Wellauer's life. List at least two important facts learned about Wellauer.

9. Where was the crime committed? What event was taking place at the time of the murder?

10. Who is the first person interviewed by Brunetti in chapter 3? What is Brunetti's impression of the interviewee?

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