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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. With what is the magnificent structure mentioned in number 77 filled?
(a) Grand art and architecture.
(b) Selfish people.
(c) Ruthless rulers.
(d) Unhappy citizens.

2. The actions of Northerners move them_________ their goals through better jobs.
(a) Away from.
(b) Farther from.
(c) Closer to.
(d) The same distance as Southerners from.

3. What is the Baroque period?
(a) A time of magnificent artistic creativity beginning in 17th century Italy.
(b) A time of very little artistic creativity.
(c) A time of gothic cathedrals and other impressive architecture.
(d) A time of minimalism and streamlined design and architecture.

4. What book did this author write?
(a) The Book of Love.
(b) The Book of the Courtier.
(c) The Book of Fate.
(d) The Book of Hours.

5. How do female visitors feel about Italian males?
(a) They are irresistible and charming.
(b) They are too confident.
(c) They are annoying.
(d) They are rude and ignorant.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Mafia members contend that they are not criminals but rather the enemies of whom?

2. What are children taught early?

3. What kind of behavior do tourists demonstrate?

4. Giuseppe Balsamo is a contemporary of whom?

5. Guicciardini served as _____________ and arrested and tortured those who disagreed with Papal decrees.

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