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

2. Who is another famous Florentine known for ruthless behavior and politics?
(a) Baldassra Castiglione.
(b) Cola di Rienzo.
(c) Giacomo Casanova.
(d) Niccolo Machiavelli.

3. Through the Middle Ages, who was drawn to Italy?
(a) Emperors and military leaders.
(b) The persecuted.
(c) The homeless.
(d) The poor and needy.

4. From where is this man?
(a) Rome.
(b) Milan.
(c) Florence.
(d) Venice.

5. What becomes the center of Baroque life in all of Europe?
(a) London.
(b) Paris.
(c) Rome.
(d) Milan.

Short Answer Questions

1. The surface of Italian life has many characteristics of what?

2. It is necessary for each Italian to do what?

3. Why do Italians cling to illusions such as those exhibited by Casanova and Cagliostro?

4. To what kind of music do visitors listen?

5. What makes up the puzzling Problema del Mezzogiorno?

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