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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. Would most of these visitors consider doing any of these previously-mentioned activities in their own hometowns?
(a) Often.
(b) Yes.
(c) No.
(d) Probably.

2. What entire city enacted deception?
(a) Florence.
(b) Rome.
(c) Venice.
(d) Milan.

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

4. Throughout their long history the Italian people have learned that their best defense against corruption, violence, civil wars and revolutions is to do what?
(a) Keep their mouths shut.
(b) Protest.
(c) Hide.
(d) Speak out.

5. What was one of the major reasons for Italian travel?
(a) Work.
(b) Vacation.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Religious pilgrimages to Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. Balsamo was what?

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

3. Within the family, the males reign supreme and Italian men are noted for what?

4. Why do wealthy people come to Italy?

5. What do Italians think of free expression?

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