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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 was considered an invaluable part of a person's education?
(a) Vacationing in Italy.
(b) Learning Italian.
(c) Time spent in Italy.
(d) Studying Italy.

2. Who is Guiseppe Balsamo?
(a) A famous author.
(b) One of the most famous charlatans of all time.
(c) One of the most famous Italian teachers.
(d) A famous artist.

3. The first purpose of show is what?
(a) To have fun.
(b) To entertain.
(c) To make a living.
(d) To make life acceptable.

4. What do Italians think about the rules of capitalism?
(a) They are realistic.
(b) They are not realistic.
(c) There are too many.
(d) There are not enough.

5. Italian mothers take on an almost divine role in the family paralleling what?
(a) The role of Mary the mother of Jesus.
(b) The role of guardian angel.
(c) The role of God to the Israelites.
(d) The role of saint.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the main source of power for all Italians?

4. About what is this book?

5. Why was arrival by sea dangerous?

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