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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Balsamo was what?
(a) A silversmith.
(b) An occultist.
(c) A chemist.
(d) A goldsmith.

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

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

4. How do female visitors feel about Italian males?
(a) They are too confident.
(b) They are annoying.
(c) They are irresistible and charming.
(d) They are rude and ignorant.

5. Everything is better when it does what?
(a) Sparkles and has some form of order.
(b) Is given the chance to grow.
(c) Is able to be studied by others.
(d) Is allowed to be itself.

6. It is believed that there is both Casanova and Cagliostro in who?
(a) Every foreign man.
(b) Every wealthy Italian man.
(c) Every man.
(d) Every Italian man.

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

8. Why do Italians cling to illusions such as those exhibited by Casanova and Cagliostro?
(a) The visitors are drawn to this illusion.
(b) Real life is too brutal and ugly to be endured without pretense.
(c) Real life is too dule to be endured without pretense.
(d) It keeps life exciting.

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

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

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

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

13. Upon arrival, what were nearly impossible to find?
(a) Jobs.
(b) Locals.
(c) Friends.
(d) Accommodations.

14. In ancient times, travel was _________________.
(a) Easy.
(b) Precarious at best.
(c) Simple.
(d) Boring.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Artists of all types also flock to Italy for what reason?

2. What did Giuseppe Balsamo call himself?

3. Why do wealthy people come to Italy?

4. What entire city enacted deception?

5. For ages it has been the fate of the Italian people to grasp wealth and power so they achieve it through what?

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