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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the cases of love where a man acts as if he is irresistibly attracted to a woman, can the woman know that his actions indicate true feelings?
(a) Usually.
(b) Yes.
(c) No.
(d) Often.

2. Cagliostro is imprisoned where for a brief time?
(a) France.
(b) Italy.
(c) Holland.
(d) Germany.

3. Giuseppe Balsamo is a contemporary of whom?
(a) Cagliostro.
(b) Castagliola.
(c) Casanova.
(d) Castiglione.

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

5. Rohan attempts to deceive Marie Antoinette, the Queen of France, in what?
(a) A jewelry scheme.
(b) A card game.
(c) A marriage.
(d) A political battle.

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

7. Who is Guiseppe Balsamo?
(a) One of the most famous Italian teachers.
(b) One of the most famous charlatans of all time.
(c) A famous artist.
(d) A famous author.

8. What does the author admit about most Italian girls and young women?
(a) They are scary.
(b) They are uncontrollable.
(c) They are loud and rude.
(d) They are disturbingly beautiful.

9. What was considered an invaluable part of a person's education?
(a) Time spent in Italy.
(b) Vacationing in Italy.
(c) Learning Italian.
(d) Studying Italy.

10. Possibly nowhere else on earth can these things be found and indulged in with such ____________.
(a) Abandon.
(b) Anxiety.
(c) Fear.
(d) Focus.

11. What still remains in Italy?
(a) Pirates.
(b) Crusaders.
(c) Unhappy visitors.
(d) An unexplained charm.

12. The second evil spirit is what?
(a) Jealousy.
(b) Hatred.
(c) Ignorance.
(d) Desire.

13. What drives the tourists to Italy?
(a) Peace and quiet.
(b) Freedom.
(c) Some unknown urge.
(d) Inexpensive retirement.

14. What causes these visitors to make the decision from number 21?
(a) They fall under the country's irresistible spell.
(b) It is warm in Italy.
(c) The locals were very rude.
(d) They enjoy being in their native countries.

15. What is important to these aristocrats?
(a) Family.
(b) Friends.
(c) Protecting their wealth.
(d) Perception of prosperity.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what is the magnificent structure mentioned in number 77 filled?

2. Author Henry James claimed that the pleasure of Italy was inseparably tied to what?

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

4. To what other kind of music do visitors listen?

5. The passion for ______________ allows Italians to glide over life's surface leaving the ugly part as untouched as possible.

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