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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Cardinal de Rohan of France believed that Cagliostro could do what?
(a) Win the heart of Marie Antoinette.
(b) Turn water into wine.
(c) Make large structures out of gold and diamonds.
(d) Make gold and construct a huge diamond from several tiny stones.

2. Italians believe that newborn babies are surrounded by what?
(a) Bad and powerful genii.
(b) Demons.
(c) The devil.
(d) Angels.

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

4. This author is a proponent of what?
(a) Trusting fate.
(b) Building wealth.
(c) Honor and duty.
(d) The current politician in power.

5. This author asserts that a man must use tactics of mild deception at times in order to do what?
(a) Help others.
(b) Defeat the enemy.
(c) Gain personal and business advantage.
(d) Protect Italy.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what is Casanova noted?

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

3. Even though individuals could easily practice their religion in their own towns, the lure of what was irresistible for many?

4. Most visitors engage in ________________ activities.

5. What accounts for much of the male attention towards women in Italy?

Short Essay Questions

1. From where do most foreigners to Italy come? What brings these visitors?

2. Why is it believed that both Casanova and Cagliostro can be found in every Italian man?

3. How does this opening affect the reader?

4. What is a part of Italy's charm? Explain this aspect.

5. What is the third evil spirit? Describe it.

6. What is the first purpose of having life be like a show?

7. Who is Guiseppe Balsamo?

8. What is the fourth evil spirit? Describe it.

9. Why do many visitors return often or stay permanently?

10. What do you find to be a important feature of Italy?

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