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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. Italians believe that newborn babies are surrounded by what?
(a) The devil.
(b) Angels.
(c) Bad and powerful genii.
(d) Demons.

2. Throughout their long history the Italian people have learned that their best defense against corruption, violence, civil wars and revolutions is to do what?
(a) Keep their mouths shut.
(b) Protest.
(c) Hide.
(d) Speak out.

3. What did many view Italians as deserving?
(a) Better than they had.
(b) To be the seat of the Roman Catholic Church.
(c) Everything that was beautiful and majestic.
(d) The corruption and tyrannies which infiltrate their national history.

4. Why do wealthy people come to Italy?
(a) To enjoy the peace and quiet.
(b) To avoid paying large income taxes.
(c) To show off their wealth.
(d) To make others jealous.

5. What must be hidden?
(a) Signs of wealth.
(b) Foreigners.
(c) Nature's beauty.
(d) All that is ugly and unpleasant.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Most families attempt to remain faithful to what?

4. What kind of behavior do tourists demonstrate?

5. Who was this city trying to deceive?

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