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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. One of the most prominent proponents of illusion was the author __________________.
(a) Giacomo Casanova.
(b) Benito Mussolini.
(c) Baldassar Castiglione.
(d) Giuseppe Balsamo.

2. In ancient times, travel was _________________.
(a) Precarious at best.
(b) Simple.
(c) Easy.
(d) Boring.

3. Through the Middle Ages, who was drawn to Italy?
(a) The persecuted.
(b) The poor and needy.
(c) The homeless.
(d) Emperors and military leaders.

4. It is necessary for each Italian to do what?
(a) Ask for help from these spirits.
(b) Pray to these spirits.
(c) Give gifts to these spirits.
(d) Ward off the presence and the effects of these spirits the best he can.

5. What do most Italians think about contemporary capitalism?
(a) It cannot be trusted.
(b) They do not understand it.
(c) It is too difficult to understand.
(d) It is worthless.

Short Answer Questions

1. Balsamo was what?

2. What was part of one's Italian education?

3. What must be done to raw nature?

4. Why are male children especially anticipated and favored?

5. What still remains in Italy?

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