View a FREE sample

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 think of free expression?
(a) It is a waste of time for anyone.
(b) It is considered a luxury granted to only a few saints, heroes, and poets.
(c) It is a right for all people.
(d) It is only for Americans.

2. To what kind of music do visitors listen?
(a) Rap.
(b) Country.
(c) Rock.
(d) Opera.

3. Who flocks to Italy each year in increasing numbers?
(a) Italians.
(b) Foreign visitors.
(c) The elderly.
(d) Children.

4. In return for protection, what does the family demand?
(a) Love.
(b) Money.
(c) Absolute loyalty and all wrongs must be avenged.
(d) Nothing.

5. What book did this author write?
(a) The Book of the Courtier.
(b) The Book of Hours.
(c) The Book of Love.
(d) The Book of Fate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Author Henry James claimed that the pleasure of Italy was inseparably tied to what?

2. Amidst all this spectacle and beauty, however, live the Italians, viewed by many as what?

3. Most families attempt to remain faithful to what?

4. Balsamo became involved in what?

5. What must each member do to provide for the greater good of the family?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 250 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample