The Italians Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Luigi Barzini, Jr.
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The Italians Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Luigi Barzini, Jr.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the 1950s, how many people visited Italy?
(a) Twelve billion.
(b) Five million.
(c) Five billion.
(d) Twelve million.

3. Italy is still a draw for those wishing to do what?
(a) Find work.
(b) Work hard.
(c) Indulge in sensuous activities.
(d) Spend money.

4. In later years, people came to the cities of Venice, Florence, Rome and Naples to do what?
(a) Eat.
(b) Celebrate.
(c) Study.
(d) Relax.

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

6. This author is a proponent of what?
(a) Honor and duty.
(b) Building wealth.
(c) The current politician in power.
(d) Trusting fate.

7. This author asserts that a man must use tactics of mild deception at times in order to do what?
(a) Defeat the enemy.
(b) Protect Italy.
(c) Gain personal and business advantage.
(d) Help others.

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

9. 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) Often.
(b) Yes.
(c) No.
(d) Usually.

10. The largest number of visitors come from where?
(a) Greece and Turkey.
(b) South Korea and India.
(c) Northern Europe and the United States.
(d) Russia and China.

11. Who is Giacomo Casanova?
(a) A poet.
(b) An illustrious lover.
(c) A politician.
(d) An author.

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

13. Although almost everyone recognizes these minor deceptions for what they are, they are considered what?
(a) An integral part of social and professional relations.
(b) An unnecessary evil.
(c) An unnatural part of social and professional relations.
(d) An odd part of the culture.

14. What kind of behavior do tourists demonstrate?
(a) Cheerful.
(b) Slightly frenzied.
(c) Lazy.
(d) Bored.

15. Cardinal de Rohan of France believed that Cagliostro could do what?
(a) Make large structures out of gold and diamonds.
(b) Turn water into wine.
(c) Win the heart of Marie Antoinette.
(d) Make gold and construct a huge diamond from several tiny stones.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Italians believe that the effects of life _______________ be eliminated.

3. Italians believe that newborn babies are surrounded by what?

4. What did this city add to the building facades?

5. Does this magnificent place serve the purpose for which it was originally intended?

(see the answer keys)

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