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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. The Southerners work toward what?
(a) Through deception.
(b) The acquisition of wealth.
(c) The acquisition of power and influence.
(d) Through the Church.

2. The heads of Mafia organizations are usually _____________________ with impeccable manners and ingratiating charm which do not belie the cruelty underneath.
(a) Well-educated.
(b) Royalty.
(c) Wealthy professional citizens.
(d) Beautiful.

3. The people of this island are extremely ________________.
(a) Rude.
(b) Intelligent.
(c) Ignorant.
(d) Annoying.

4. What does the word mafia indicate?
(a) A dangerous and ruthless man.
(b) A hard-headed, scary individual.
(c) An intelligent, independent individual.
(d) A state of mind or moral code in the defense of dignity and vengeance prevailing among all Sicilians.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Italians avoid at all costs?

2. The North supplies what to the South?

3. This bastion of security can have many positive facets but also can exhibit negatively in what?

4. Guicciardini is the role model for what?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Francesco Guicciardini?

2. What is the fundamental reason for why the South will not narrow the gap between itself and the North?

3. What is the difference between mafia and Mafia?

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

5. What do Italians think of life? What group of Italians may think differently? What do most Italians think of this group?

6. Describe the organization of Italian groups.

7. In Sicily, how is each man's rank determined?

8. Describe the Mafia in Sicily.

9. What have the Italians learned is their best defense against problems?

10. Describe Sicily.

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