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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 ages it has been the fate of the Italian people to grasp wealth and power so they achieve it through what?
(a) Honesty.
(b) Prayer.
(c) Illusions.
(d) Hard work.

2. Almost without fail, all who visit and return are drawn to what?
(a) The Italian zest for life.
(b) Italian women.
(c) Italian food.
(d) Italian men.

3. Italy is still a draw for those wishing to do what?
(a) Indulge in sensuous activities.
(b) Work hard.
(c) Spend money.
(d) Find work.

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

5. What causes these visitors to make the decision from number 21?
(a) They enjoy being in their native countries.
(b) They fall under the country's irresistible spell.
(c) The locals were very rude.
(d) It is warm in Italy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Balsamo was what?

2. What entire city enacted deception?

3. In ancient times, travel was _________________.

4. What has drawn these people to Italy?

5. Can the ordinary person worship amid such grandeur?

(see the answer key)

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