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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. Why do wealthy people come to Italy?
(a) To show off their wealth.
(b) To make others jealous.
(c) To enjoy the peace and quiet.
(d) To avoid paying large income taxes.

2. The passion for ______________ allows Italians to glide over life's surface leaving the ugly part as untouched as possible.
(a) Each other.
(b) Nature.
(c) Family.
(d) Illusion.

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

4. The first of the evil spirits is what?
(a) Pain.
(b) Poverty.
(c) Shame.
(d) Lust.

5. Balsamo was what?
(a) A goldsmith.
(b) A silversmith.
(c) A chemist.
(d) An occultist.

Short Answer Questions

1. Into what do males force women?

2. One of the most prominent proponents of illusion was the author __________________.

3. From what other parts of the world do visitors come?

4. Even though individuals could easily practice their religion in their own towns, the lure of what was irresistible for many?

5. In the 1950s, how many people visited Italy?

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