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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. In ancient times, travel was _________________.
(a) Easy.
(b) Precarious at best.
(c) Simple.
(d) Boring.

2. What is one book that reigns supreme in cases of conduct?
(a) Codice Cavalleresco Italiano.
(b) I Ricordi.
(c) La Mimica Degli Antichi Invesigate Nel Gestire Napoletano.
(d) The Book of the Courtier.

3. Into what do males force women?
(a) Work.
(b) Loveless relationships.
(c) Submission.
(d) Marriage.

4. Where do consolation, help, advice, provisions, loans, weapons, allies and accomplices lie?
(a) The government.
(b) In the family.
(c) Friends.
(d) Wealth.

5. What kind of behavior do tourists demonstrate?
(a) Slightly frenzied.
(b) Lazy.
(c) Bored.
(d) Cheerful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has the luxury of speaking about their dreams, ideals and justice?

2. The core of Italian belief is that life is what?

3. Author Henry James claimed that the pleasure of Italy was inseparably tied to what?

4. What still remains in Italy?

5. What must be hidden?

(see the answer key)

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