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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. Italians believe that newborn babies are surrounded by what?
(a) The devil.
(b) Bad and powerful genii.
(c) Demons.
(d) Angels.

2. What still remains in Italy?
(a) Pirates.
(b) Crusaders.
(c) Unhappy visitors.
(d) An unexplained charm.

3. Italy is the seat of what?
(a) The Mediterranean.
(b) The Roman Catholic Church.
(c) Europe.
(d) Art history.

4. Would most of these visitors consider doing any of these previously-mentioned activities in their own hometowns?
(a) No.
(b) Often.
(c) Yes.
(d) Probably.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has drawn these people to Italy?

2. Why do these aristocrats live lives such as this?

3. It is necessary for each Italian to do what?

4. Why do wealthy people come to Italy?

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

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