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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Illusion and Cagliostro, The Other Face of the Coin, Cola di Rienzo or the Obsession of Antiquity, and Mussolini or the Limitations of Showmanship.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Almost without fail, all who visit and return are drawn to what?
(a) The Italian zest for life.
(b) Italian men.
(c) Italian food.
(d) Italian women.

2. How do visitors attempt to speak?
(a) In Italian.
(b) Quietly.
(c) Loudly and slowly.
(d) With their hands.

3. What was considered an invaluable part of a person's education?
(a) Vacationing in Italy.
(b) Learning Italian.
(c) Studying Italy.
(d) Time spent in Italy.

4. The first of the evil spirits is what?
(a) Shame.
(b) Poverty.
(c) Pain.
(d) Lust.

5. With what is the magnificent structure mentioned in number 77 filled?
(a) Ruthless rulers.
(b) Grand art and architecture.
(c) Unhappy citizens.
(d) Selfish people.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was this city trying to deceive?

2. Would most of these visitors consider doing any of these previously-mentioned activities in their own hometowns?

3. An Italian mother will care competently for her baby, but when she knows she has an audience, what will she do?

4. Artists of all types also flock to Italy for what reason?

5. What was one of the major reasons for Italian travel?

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