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

2. The third evil spirit is what?
(a) Lust.
(b) Shame.
(c) Injustice.
(d) Hunger.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Giacomo Casanova?

2. Almost without fail, all who visit and return are drawn to what?

3. The first purpose of show is what?

4. What accounts for much of the male attention towards women in Italy?

5. An Italian mother will care competently for her baby, but when she knows she has an audience, what will she do?

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