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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Problema Del Mezzogiorno, Sicily and the Mafia, Fornovo and After, The Perennial Baroque and Conclusion.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what is Casanova noted?
(a) His political advances.
(b) His many amorous conquests.
(c) His poetry.
(d) His many works.

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

3. People in Southern Italy live more intense lives relying on their instincts but run what risk?
(a) Not being taken seriously.
(b) Poverty and insecurity.
(c) Losing what wealth they have.
(d) Spiritual impoverishment and hedonism.

4. What does the word mafia indicate?
(a) A dangerous and ruthless man.
(b) A state of mind or moral code in the defense of dignity and vengeance prevailing among all Sicilians.
(c) A hard-headed, scary individual.
(d) An intelligent, independent individual.

5. What do Sicilians prefer to call the Mafia?
(a) Onorata societa.
(b) Forte societa.
(c) Cattivo societa.
(d) Pauroso societa.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is another famous Florentine known for ruthless behavior and politics?

2. What do Italians think of free expression?

3. Who practically formed the country's landscape over the years?

4. The third evil spirit is what?

5. Another important faction in the geography of Italy is what?

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