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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Problema Del Mezzogiorno, Sicily and the Mafia, Fornovo and After, The Perennial Baroque and Conclusion.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was arrival by sea dangerous?
(a) Because of storms, ship's crew mutinies and pirates.
(b) Because of the risk of theft from a ship's captain.
(c) Because of poorly-made vessels.
(d) Because of rocky shores and limited docking space.

2. Most families attempt to remain faithful to what?
(a) The perfect family as possible.
(b) Their friends.
(c) Catholicism.
(d) Their government.

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

4. What did this man write?
(a) The Book of the Courtier.
(b) Di Rienzo.
(c) The Fatal Charm of Italy.
(d) I Ricordi.

5. What else do Italians think about capitalism?
(a) They think it requires too much responsibility from the citizens.
(b) They cannot appreciate anything about it.
(c) They appreciate the outward aspects of it but do not believe it truly exists.
(d) They think it is only for the wealthy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Cardinal de Rohan of France believed that Cagliostro could do what?

2. What is important to these aristocrats?

3. In the cases of love where a man acts as if he is irresistibly attracted to a woman, can the woman know that his actions indicate true feelings?

4. Polite lies and flattery are tools of the Italian people in order to do what?

5. Who found their way to Italy?

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