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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who has the luxury of speaking about their dreams, ideals and justice?
(a) Native-born Italians.
(b) Anyone who is not Italian.
(c) Younger people.
(d) Older people.

2. How did Guicciardini command respect?
(a) With impressive speeches.
(b) With impressive shows of power and pomp.
(c) With his kindness.
(d) With his wealth.

3. Throughout their long history the Italian people have learned that their best defense against corruption, violence, civil wars and revolutions is to do what?
(a) Hide.
(b) Speak out.
(c) Keep their mouths shut.
(d) Protest.

4. After this very public humiliation on the world stage, Italy reverts to what?
(a) Isolationism.
(b) Its protective cover of illusion.
(c) Negative attitudes.
(d) Expansionism.

5. What do Italians think of free expression?
(a) It is a waste of time for anyone.
(b) It is only for Americans.
(c) It is considered a luxury granted to only a few saints, heroes, and poets.
(d) It is a right for all people.

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

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

8. Southerners appreciate wealth. What do they feel about wealth?
(a) It is more important thant the appearance of wealth.
(b) It is necessary.
(c) It is not as important as the appearance of wealth.
(d) It creates enemies.

9. What do most Italians think about contemporary capitalism?
(a) It cannot be trusted.
(b) They do not understand it.
(c) It is too difficult to understand.
(d) It is worthless.

10. Italian mothers take on an almost divine role in the family paralleling what?
(a) The role of Mary the mother of Jesus.
(b) The role of guardian angel.
(c) The role of God to the Israelites.
(d) The role of saint.

11. Into what do males force women?
(a) Loveless relationships.
(b) Submission.
(c) Work.
(d) Marriage.

12. Italians strive for what?
(a) Creative thinking.
(b) Freedom.
(c) Free speech.
(d) Concrete reasoning.

13. The best example of this philosophy is embodied by whom?
(a) Baldassar Castiglione.
(b) John Castigliola.
(c) Francesco Guicciardini.
(d) Giuseppe Balsamo.

14. People in Southern Italy live more intense lives relying on their instincts but run what risk?
(a) Poverty and insecurity.
(b) Spiritual impoverishment and hedonism.
(c) Not being taken seriously.
(d) Losing what wealth they have.

15. What else do Italians think about capitalism?
(a) They think it requires too much responsibility from the citizens.
(b) They think it is only for the wealthy.
(c) They cannot appreciate anything about it.
(d) They appreciate the outward aspects of it but do not believe it truly exists.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Mafia members called?

2. The men may have many romantic affairs. What are the rights of the wives?

3. Guicciardini served as _____________ and arrested and tortured those who disagreed with Papal decrees.

4. Does he ever betray his personal beliefs in the service of those whom he detested?

5. When might a family extend into extreme behavior?

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