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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 are these spirits destined to do?
(a) Protect the life of every Italian.
(b) Bring good luck to every Italian.
(c) Serve every Italian.
(d) Make the life of every Italian miserable.

2. What has drawn these people to Italy?
(a) The available housing.
(b) The inviting climate and riches.
(c) The freedom.
(d) The inviting locals.

3. Who is another famous Florentine known for ruthless behavior and politics?
(a) Cola di Rienzo.
(b) Baldassra Castiglione.
(c) Giacomo Casanova.
(d) Niccolo Machiavelli.

4. This author is a proponent of what?
(a) Trusting fate.
(b) Honor and duty.
(c) The current politician in power.
(d) Building wealth.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Guicciardini served as _____________ and arrested and tortured those who disagreed with Papal decrees.

2. Why do these aristocrats live lives such as this?

3. What must be done to raw nature?

4. In return for protection, what does the family demand?

5. When might a family extend into extreme behavior?

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