The Italians Quiz

Luigi Barzini, Jr.

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

In the cases of love where a man acts as if he is irresistibly attracted to a woman, can the woman know that his actions indicate true feelings? (from Illusion and Cagliostro, The Other Face of the Coin, Cola di Rienzo or the Obsession of Antiquity, and Mussolini or the Limitations of Showmanship)

Usually.

Often.

Yes.

No.

2.

After this very public humiliation on the world stage, Italy reverts to what? (from The Problema Del Mezzogiorno, Sicily and the Mafia, Fornovo and After, The Perennial Baroque and Conclusion)

Isolationism.

Its protective cover of illusion.

Expansionism.

Negative attitudes.

3.

The men may have many romantic affairs. What are the rights of the wives? (from Realism and Guicciardini, The Pursuit of Life, The Power of the Family and How to Succeed)

They may require their husbands to end these affairs.

They also may have romantic affairs.

They may divorce their unfaithful husbands.

They have no right to question or object to this behavior.

4.

Who is Guiseppe Balsamo? (from Illusion and Cagliostro, The Other Face of the Coin, Cola di Rienzo or the Obsession of Antiquity, and Mussolini or the Limitations of Showmanship)

A famous artist.

One of the most famous charlatans of all time.

A famous author.

One of the most famous Italian teachers.

5.

What is the Baroque period? (from The Problema Del Mezzogiorno, Sicily and the Mafia, Fornovo and After, The Perennial Baroque and Conclusion)

A time of minimalism and streamlined design and architecture.

A time of very little artistic creativity.

A time of magnificent artistic creativity beginning in 17th century Italy.

A time of gothic cathedrals and other impressive architecture.

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