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

2. Even though individuals could easily practice their religion in their own towns, the lure of what was irresistible for many?
(a) Well-spoken priests.
(b) The birthplace of Christ.
(c) The spectacle and majesty of visiting this holy city.
(d) Other Catholics.

3. In later years, people came to the cities of Venice, Florence, Rome and Naples to do what?
(a) Eat.
(b) Study.
(c) Celebrate.
(d) Relax.

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

5. What has drawn these people to Italy?
(a) The inviting climate and riches.
(b) The inviting locals.
(c) The available housing.
(d) The freedom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Italians believe that newborn babies are surrounded by what?

2. This author asserts that a man must use tactics of mild deception at times in order to do what?

3. This author is a proponent of what?

4. Amidst all this spectacle and beauty, however, live the Italians, viewed by many as what?

5. What do female visitors believe about Italian men?

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