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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. Even though individuals could easily practice their religion in their own towns, the lure of what was irresistible for many?
(a) Other Catholics.
(b) The birthplace of Christ.
(c) Well-spoken priests.
(d) The spectacle and majesty of visiting this holy city.

2. What still remains in Italy?
(a) Unhappy visitors.
(b) Crusaders.
(c) An unexplained charm.
(d) Pirates.

3. What was one of the major reasons for Italian travel?
(a) Vacation.
(b) Religious pilgrimages to Rome.
(c) Work.
(d) Wealth.

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

5. The first purpose of show is what?
(a) To make a living.
(b) To make life acceptable.
(c) To entertain.
(d) To have fun.

Short Answer Questions

1. Is this influx of people in Italy new?

2. In later years, people came to the cities of Venice, Florence, Rome and Naples to do what?

3. Giuseppe Balsamo is a contemporary of whom?

4. Who flocks to Italy each year in increasing numbers?

5. In the 1950s, how many people visited Italy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a part of Italy's charm? Explain this aspect.

2. What is the fourth evil spirit? Describe it.

3. What did author Henry James say regarding the pleasure of Italy?

4. In what activities to visitors take part?

5. Describe Cola di Rienzo.

6. What about Italian life draws visitors?

7. What is a major reason for Italian travel?

8. Why is it believed that both Casanova and Cagliostro can be found in every Italian man?

9. Who is Guiseppe Balsamo?

10. What is the second evil spirit? Describe it.

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