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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. The third evil spirit is what?
(a) Injustice.
(b) Shame.
(c) Lust.
(d) Hunger.

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

3. When might a family extend into extreme behavior?
(a) If they are wealthy.
(b) If the government is weakened.
(c) Never.
(d) If circumstances warrant.

4. For what is Casanova noted?
(a) His many amorous conquests.
(b) His poetry.
(c) His many works.
(d) His political advances.

5. In later years, people came to the cities of Venice, Florence, Rome and Naples to do what?
(a) Eat.
(b) Relax.
(c) Study.
(d) Celebrate.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the 1960s, how many people visited Italy?

2. For most males, what activity is primary?

3. Why do foreigners seem to have trouble with this belief in illusion?

4. What do Italians think of free expression?

5. Visitors drink vast and indiscriminate quantities of ____________.

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