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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Peaceful Invasion, The Eternal Pilgrimage, The Fatal Charm of Italy and The Importance of Spectacle.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the 1960s, how many people visited Italy?
(a) Twelve million.
(b) Over twenty billion.
(c) Over twenty million.
(d) Twelve billion.

3. What was part of one's Italian education?
(a) The study of Italy's art.
(b) The study of the Italian language.
(c) The study of Italian life and culture.
(d) The study of Italian politics.

4. Author Henry James claimed that the pleasure of Italy was inseparably tied to what?
(a) Its architecture.
(b) Its food.
(c) Its landscape.
(d) The human element.

5. Is this influx of people in Italy new?
(a) No.
(b) Maybe.
(c) Somewhat.
(d) Yes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Artists of all types also flock to Italy for what reason?

2. What has drawn these people to Italy?

3. What accounts for much of the male attention towards women in Italy?

4. Italy is the seat of what?

5. Through the Middle Ages, who was drawn to Italy?

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