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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The men may have many romantic affairs. What are the rights of the wives?
(a) They have no right to question or object to this behavior.
(b) They may require their husbands to end these affairs.
(c) They also may have romantic affairs.
(d) They may divorce their unfaithful husbands.

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

3. What do Mafia members feel that they are sometimes forced to do?
(a) Commit acts of force in the completion of their duties.
(b) Follow the laws.
(c) Hide.
(d) Leave the country.

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

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

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

7. In exchange for protection by the Mafia, what happens to people?
(a) They become afraid and often go into hiding.
(b) They become indebted financially.
(c) They are often killed.
(d) They become indebted to the organization and ultimately must pay.

8. Is payment in the form of money?
(a) Yes, usually.
(b) Yes, always.
(c) Not necessarily.
(d) No, never.

9. Why do most Italians have no need to read Guicciardini's writing?
(a) They would not agree with what he has to say.
(b) His story is told in every family.
(c) They seem to be born knowing that minding their own business will serve them in all circumstances throughout life.
(d) They know him well.

10. What are Mafia members called?
(a) Degli amici.
(b) Amico o nemico.
(c) Gli amici degli amici.
(d) Gli amici.

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

12. Italians, like many other people, must one day realize what about life?
(a) It is too short.
(b) It is pitiless and ugly with a constant struggle between hypocrisy and sincerity.
(c) It is filled with joy and love.
(d) It in the control of each individual.

13. Mafia itself has how many meanings?
(a) Four.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

14. What does the Italian Code of Chivalry teach?
(a) The proper way to defend oneself.
(b) The proper behavior between gentlemen when one is challenged by another.
(c) The proper behavior for treating others.
(d) The proper way to defend a woman.

15. What other defense mechanism do the Italians use?
(a) They do not mind their own business.
(b) They have many allies.
(c) They mind their own business.
(d) They build powerful weapons.

Short Answer Questions

1. There are visible signs of material advantages in the North, but there is always the danger of what?

2. Italians strive for what?

3. Why could this man not achieve practical results?

4. What is the main source of power for all Italians?

5. What becomes the center of Baroque life in all of Europe?

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