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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Realism and Guicciardini, The Pursuit of Life, The Power of the Family and How to Succeed.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Can the ordinary person worship amid such grandeur?
(a) Usually.
(b) Yes.
(c) No.
(d) Frequently.

2. When might a family extend into extreme behavior?
(a) If the government is weakened.
(b) Never.
(c) If they are wealthy.
(d) If circumstances warrant.

3. What do most Italians think about contemporary capitalism?
(a) It cannot be trusted.
(b) It is worthless.
(c) They do not understand it.
(d) It is too difficult to understand.

4. Most families attempt to remain faithful to what?
(a) Their government.
(b) Catholicism.
(c) Their friends.
(d) The perfect family as possible.

5. From where is this man?
(a) Venice.
(b) Rome.
(c) Florence.
(d) Milan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Italians strive for what?

2. What are these spirits destined to do?

3. What does the author admit about most Italian girls and young women?

4. Italy was on the route of the crusaders on their way to where?

5. The men may have many romantic affairs. What are the rights of the wives?

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