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

2. What is important to these aristocrats?
(a) Perception of prosperity.
(b) Protecting their wealth.
(c) Family.
(d) Friends.

3. Guicciardini served as _____________ and arrested and tortured those who disagreed with Papal decrees.
(a) A priest.
(b) Mayor.
(c) Governor.
(d) President.

4. One of the most prominent proponents of illusion was the author __________________.
(a) Benito Mussolini.
(b) Giacomo Casanova.
(c) Baldassar Castiglione.
(d) Giuseppe Balsamo.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the author admit about most Italian girls and young women?

3. Who is Guiseppe Balsamo?

4. What decision do some visitors make according to this chapter?

5. It is believed that there is both Casanova and Cagliostro in who?

(see the answer key)

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