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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. The first purpose of show is what?
(a) To entertain.
(b) To make life acceptable.
(c) To have fun.
(d) To make a living.

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

3. Who found their way to Italy?
(a) Franks and Saxons.
(b) Gauls and Britons.
(c) Russians and Mongolians.
(d) Barbarians and religious pilgrims.

4. Who flocks to Italy each year in increasing numbers?
(a) Italians.
(b) Foreign visitors.
(c) Children.
(d) The elderly.

5. Does this magnificent place serve the purpose for which it was originally intended?
(a) Often.
(b) Usually.
(c) Yes.
(d) No.

Short Answer Questions

1. Italy is the seat of what?

2. What has drawn these people to Italy?

3. This author is a proponent of what?

4. What book did this author write?

5. Why was arrival by sea dangerous?

(see the answer key)

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