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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the word mafia indicate?
(a) An intelligent, independent individual.
(b) A hard-headed, scary individual.
(c) A state of mind or moral code in the defense of dignity and vengeance prevailing among all Sicilians.
(d) A dangerous and ruthless man.

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

3. In the aftermath of this battle, what happens to Italy's virtues and assets?
(a) They are hidden.
(b) They are destroyed.
(c) They are changed by other European countries.
(d) They are laid bare and ripe for the picking by other European armies.

4. What is one use of the term mafioso?
(a) Members of the Mafia.
(b) Ruthless.
(c) Strong.
(d) Evil.

5. Almost everyone in Sicily understands what?
(a) The fact that the Mafia is a good source of protection.
(b) The fact that the Sicilians cause many of the problems from which the Mafia protects people.
(c) The fact that the Italians cause many of the problems from which the Mafia protects people.
(d) The irony that the Mafia often causes the problems from which it protects.

6. The North supplies what to the South?
(a) Some consumer goods.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Not much.
(d) Equipment and most consumer goods.

7. What is one book that reigns supreme in cases of conduct?
(a) The Book of the Courtier.
(b) La Mimica Degli Antichi Invesigate Nel Gestire Napoletano.
(c) Codice Cavalleresco Italiano.
(d) I Ricordi.

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

9. Throughout their long history the Italian people have learned that their best defense against corruption, violence, civil wars and revolutions is to do what?
(a) Keep their mouths shut.
(b) Speak out.
(c) Protest.
(d) Hide.

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

11. Italians, like many other people, must one day realize what about life?
(a) It is too short.
(b) It is pitiless and ugly with a constant struggle between hypocrisy and sincerity.
(c) It is filled with joy and love.
(d) It in the control of each individual.

12. The Northerners believe that what is the way to achieve their goals?
(a) The acquisition of power and influence.
(b) Through deception.
(c) Through the Church.
(d) The acquisition of wealth.

13. What are Sicilians able to avoid?
(a) Learning Italian.
(b) Written laws.
(c) Contact with Italians.
(d) Paying taxes.

14. Who has the luxury of speaking about their dreams, ideals and justice?
(a) Older people.
(b) Anyone who is not Italian.
(c) Native-born Italians.
(d) Younger people.

15. The Southerner relies on what to achieve the same goals as the Northerners?
(a) Power.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Education.
(d) Illegal activities.

Short Answer Questions

1. Regarding the answer to number 99, what is this man's career?

2. Baroque theater also becomes popular, and the custom of using ___________ at celebrations and events today mimics the glorious _________ crafted in this colorful and artistic time period.

3. What do Italians think about the rules of capitalism?

4. Most families attempt to remain faithful to what?

5. Where do consolation, help, advice, provisions, loans, weapons, allies and accomplices lie?

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