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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What other defense mechanism do the Italians use?

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

4. Most families attempt to remain faithful to what?

5. Italian mothers take on an almost divine role in the family paralleling what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is required within an Italian family?

2. What are the elementary rules for survival in Italian society?

3. What happens in the aftermath of the Battle of Fornovo?

4. Describe the Baroque period in Italy.

5. What is the difference between mafia and Mafia?

6. What is the social status of men and women in an Italian family?

7. What causes the confusion about the Mafia?

8. How do the actions of the Northerners affect the achievement of their goals? How do the beliefs of the Southerners contrast this?

9. What are the two major rules that must be followed to survive in Italian society?

10. At first glance, how does Italy appear?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Free expression is considered a luxury.

Part 1) What is meant by free expression? Why is it considered a luxury? For whom is free expression? Why?

Part 2) How does this belief affect Italians and their goals in life?

Part 3) How does this compare to the average American's belief about free expression? How are the beliefs regarding free expression reflected in each country's society? Is one better than another? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Millions of visitors come to Italy every year.

Part 1) From where do they come? Why do they come? What makes Italy special?

Part 2) Why do these visitors often return or stay permanently in Italy?

Part 3) Would you want to visit or live in Italy? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Sicily is an important faction in the geography of Italy.

Part 1) Describe Sicily. Why might it be so different from the rest of Italy?

Part 2) How might these differences add to the conflict existing between the Northerners and Southerners?

Part 3) How does Sicily's reputation foreshadow the development of the Mafia? is this reputation good? Why or why not? Would a Sicilian think it was good? Why or why not?

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