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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Realism and Guicciardini, The Pursuit of Life, The Power of the Family and How to Succeed.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Italians avoid at all costs?
(a) Negative thoughts.
(b) Being made to look foolish.
(c) Being trapped.
(d) Controlling others.

2. This author is a proponent of what?
(a) Honor and duty.
(b) Building wealth.
(c) Trusting fate.
(d) The current politician in power.

3. Into what do males force women?
(a) Work.
(b) Loveless relationships.
(c) Submission.
(d) Marriage.

4. Why was arrival by sea dangerous?
(a) Because of storms, ship's crew mutinies and pirates.
(b) Because of rocky shores and limited docking space.
(c) Because of poorly-made vessels.
(d) Because of the risk of theft from a ship's captain.

5. The second evil spirit is what?
(a) Hatred.
(b) Jealousy.
(c) Desire.
(d) Ignorance.

Short Answer Questions

1. The largest number of visitors come from where?

2. Does this magnificent place serve the purpose for which it was originally intended?

3. What do Italians think of free expression?

4. Almost without fail, all who visit and return are drawn to what?

5. Italy is the seat of what?

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