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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Problema Del Mezzogiorno, Sicily and the Mafia, Fornovo and After, The Perennial Baroque and Conclusion.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes these visitors to make the decision from number 21?
(a) It is warm in Italy.
(b) They fall under the country's irresistible spell.
(c) They enjoy being in their native countries.
(d) The locals were very rude.

2. What must be hidden?
(a) Nature's beauty.
(b) Signs of wealth.
(c) Foreigners.
(d) All that is ugly and unpleasant.

3. What is the main source of power for all Italians?
(a) Wealth.
(b) The family.
(c) Friends.
(d) The government.

4. What did this city add to the building facades?
(a) Paint.
(b) Flags.
(c) Cardboard.
(d) Marble.

5. Does he ever betray his personal beliefs in the service of those whom he detested?
(a) Yes, as soon as he retired.
(b) No, never.
(c) Yes, but many years later.
(d) Yes, once.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are male children especially anticipated and favored?

2. Italians, like many other people, must one day realize what about life?

3. Most visitors engage in ________________ activities.

4. The heads of Mafia organizations are usually _____________________ with impeccable manners and ingratiating charm which do not belie the cruelty underneath.

5. To what kind of music do visitors listen?

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