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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 does the author admit about most Italian girls and young women?
(a) They are scary.
(b) They are disturbingly beautiful.
(c) They are uncontrollable.
(d) They are loud and rude.

2. Is this influx of people in Italy new?
(a) Somewhat.
(b) Yes.
(c) No.
(d) Maybe.

3. The largest number of visitors come from where?
(a) Russia and China.
(b) South Korea and India.
(c) Greece and Turkey.
(d) Northern Europe and the United States.

4. Even though individuals could easily practice their religion in their own towns, the lure of what was irresistible for many?
(a) Well-spoken priests.
(b) The birthplace of Christ.
(c) The spectacle and majesty of visiting this holy city.
(d) Other Catholics.

5. Whose knowledge of Italy's geography and culture is deep?
(a) The politicians.
(b) The visitors.
(c) The locals.
(d) The teachers.

Short Answer Questions

1. The first of the evil spirits is what?

2. What do other Italians think of the better-educated Italians who have no need for these tools for living life as pain-free as possible?

3. The passion for ______________ allows Italians to glide over life's surface leaving the ugly part as untouched as possible.

4. It is necessary for each Italian to do what?

5. After serving two more popes, Guicciardini returns to Florence and acts as local henchman for the powerful_________________ family even though he despises them.

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