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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. What makes up the puzzling Problema del Mezzogiorno?
(a) Profound differences between the Roman Catholics and Greek Orthodox.
(b) Profound differences between the two Italies.
(c) Profound differences between the Italians and Sicilians.
(d) Profound differences between the Romans and Tuscans.

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. Would most of these visitors consider doing any of these previously-mentioned activities in their own hometowns?
(a) No.
(b) Probably.
(c) Yes.
(d) Often.

4. Almost everyone in Sicily understands what?
(a) The irony that the Mafia often causes the problems from which it protects.
(b) The fact that the Sicilians cause many of the problems from which the Mafia protects people.
(c) The fact that the Mafia is a good source of protection.
(d) The fact that the Italians cause many of the problems from which the Mafia protects people.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was one of the major reasons for Italian travel?

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

3. Most families attempt to remain faithful to what?

4. What becomes the center of Baroque life in all of Europe?

5. Why could this man not achieve practical results?

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