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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Some of the visitors are more ______________ than the residents.
(a) Educated.
(b) Intelligent.
(c) Cheerful.
(d) Italian.

3. Who was this city trying to deceive?
(a) Benito Mussolini.
(b) Foreigners.
(c) The Pope.
(d) Adolf Hitler.

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

5. The first of the evil spirits is what?
(a) Lust.
(b) Poverty.
(c) Shame.
(d) Pain.

6. Italy was on the route of the crusaders on their way to where?
(a) France.
(b) Turkey.
(c) The United States.
(d) The Holy Land.

7. Why do these aristocrats live lives such as this?
(a) They only care about themselves.
(b) In order to host a huge banquet and ball once each year.
(c) It is the only way of life they know.
(d) Only family matters.

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

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

10. The passion for ______________ allows Italians to glide over life's surface leaving the ugly part as untouched as possible.
(a) Family.
(b) Illusion.
(c) Each other.
(d) Nature.

11. Why was arrival by sea dangerous?
(a) Because of rocky shores and limited docking space.
(b) Because of poorly-made vessels.
(c) Because of storms, ship's crew mutinies and pirates.
(d) Because of the risk of theft from a ship's captain.

12. Is this influx of people in Italy new?
(a) Somewhat.
(b) Maybe.
(c) No.
(d) Yes.

13. What decision do some visitors make according to this chapter?
(a) To stay permanently.
(b) To encourage others to stay away from Italy.
(c) To never return to Italy.
(d) To visit during the winter.

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

15. Who flocks to Italy each year in increasing numbers?
(a) Children.
(b) The elderly.
(c) Italians.
(d) Foreign visitors.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The third evil spirit is what?

3. What still remains in Italy?

4. What must be hidden?

5. Cagliostro is imprisoned where for a brief time?

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