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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. What does the author admit about most Italian girls and young women?
(a) They are scary.
(b) They are uncontrollable.
(c) They are loud and rude.
(d) They are disturbingly beautiful.

2. What do female visitors believe about Italian men?
(a) They do not pay attention to their particular marital status or circumstances.
(b) They are selfish and rude.
(c) They do not like Italian women.
(d) They do not like foreign women.

3. Some of the visitors are more ______________ than the residents.
(a) Italian.
(b) Intelligent.
(c) Cheerful.
(d) Educated.

4. Upon arrival, what were nearly impossible to find?
(a) Accommodations.
(b) Locals.
(c) Friends.
(d) Jobs.

5. Most visitors engage in ________________ activities.
(a) The same.
(b) Different.
(c) Odd.
(d) Varying.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose knowledge of Italy's geography and culture is deep?

2. For most males, what activity is primary?

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

4. How do visitors attempt to speak?

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

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