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

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

3. With what is the magnificent structure mentioned in number 77 filled?
(a) Unhappy citizens.
(b) Grand art and architecture.
(c) Selfish people.
(d) Ruthless rulers.

4. Why do these aristocrats live lives such as this?
(a) It is the only way of life they know.
(b) In order to host a huge banquet and ball once each year.
(c) They only care about themselves.
(d) Only family matters.

5. Who practically formed the country's landscape over the years?
(a) The wealthy and powerful.
(b) God.
(c) The people.
(d) Foreigners.

Short Answer Questions

1. It is necessary for each Italian to do what?

2. What did Giuseppe Balsamo call himself?

3. Is this influx of people in Italy new?

4. How do visitors attempt to speak?

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

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