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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Illusion and Cagliostro, The Other Face of the Coin, Cola di Rienzo or the Obsession of Antiquity, and Mussolini or the Limitations of Showmanship.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. With what is the magnificent structure mentioned in number 77 filled?
(a) Selfish people.
(b) Ruthless rulers.
(c) Unhappy citizens.
(d) Grand art and architecture.

4. There are stories of penniless aristocratic families who live what kind of lives?
(a) Extravagant.
(b) Ruthless.
(c) Meaningless.
(d) Meager.

5. What decision do some visitors make according to this chapter?
(a) To never return to Italy.
(b) To stay permanently.
(c) To visit during the winter.
(d) To encourage others to stay away from Italy.

Short Answer Questions

1. For these aristocrats, do they believe these sacrifices are worth it?

2. The first purpose of show is what?

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

4. Amidst all this spectacle and beauty, however, live the Italians, viewed by many as what?

5. Some of the visitors are more ______________ than the residents.

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