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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. Guicciardini became a lawyer and went into what service in 1515?
(a) Military.
(b) Political.
(c) Corporate law.
(d) Papal.

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

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

4. From what other parts of the world do visitors come?
(a) Russia, China, and Iran.
(b) Canada, the Middle East, and Asia.
(c) The Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
(d) Russia, Africa, and Asia.

5. An Italian mother will care competently for her baby, but when she knows she has an audience, what will she do?
(a) Hand her baby off to strangers.
(b) Hide her baby.
(c) Ignore the baby.
(d) Exaggeratedly fondle and coo over the child.

Short Answer Questions

1. What must each member do to provide for the greater good of the family?

2. Guicciardini is the role model for what?

3. Throughout their long history the Italian people have learned that their best defense against corruption, violence, civil wars and revolutions is to do what?

4. What was part of one's Italian education?

5. Visitors drink vast and indiscriminate quantities of ____________.

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