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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Can the ordinary person worship amid such grandeur?
(a) No.
(b) Yes.
(c) Usually.
(d) Frequently.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rohan attempts to deceive Marie Antoinette, the Queen of France, in what?

2. Most visitors engage in ________________ activities.

3. The first purpose of show is what?

4. For these aristocrats, do they believe these sacrifices are worth it?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the first purpose of having life be like a show?

2. What does the author say about the draw of the weather for visitors. What do you think about this?

3. How do you feel about the deception of the Italian people?

4. What do you find to be a important feature of Italy?

5. What is the first of the evil spirits? Describe it.

6. What is ironic about the lives of Italians and the deception that is a part of life in this country?

7. Why do many visitors return often or stay permanently?

8. Why is the element of make believe important?

9. How do the Italians feel about work?

10. How is Italian life like a play or show?

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