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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. For these aristocrats, do they believe these sacrifices are worth it?
(a) Sometimes.
(b) Not usually.
(c) No.
(d) Yes.

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

3. Giuseppe Balsamo is a contemporary of whom?
(a) Casanova.
(b) Cagliostro.
(c) Castiglione.
(d) Castagliola.

4. Upon arrival, what were nearly impossible to find?
(a) Locals.
(b) Friends.
(c) Jobs.
(d) Accommodations.

5. Polite lies and flattery are tools of the Italian people in order to do what?
(a) Earn wealth.
(b) Be happy.
(c) Stay popular.
(d) Perpetuate the necessary illusions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who practically formed the country's landscape over the years?

2. What did this city add to the building facades?

3. What did Giuseppe Balsamo call himself?

4. Who is Giacomo Casanova?

5. This author asserts that a man must use tactics of mild deception at times in order to do what?

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