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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 must each member do to provide for the greater good of the family?
(a) Be willing to sacrifice personal property.
(b) Be willing to sacrifice finances.
(c) Be will to leave the family.
(d) Be willing to sacrifice personal property and finances if the situation calls for it.

2. Everything during the Baroque period is done for what reason?
(a) To please God.
(b) To encourage tourism.
(c) Freedom of expression.
(d) Show and splendor.

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

4. When might a family extend into extreme behavior?
(a) Never.
(b) If circumstances warrant.
(c) If they are wealthy.
(d) If the government is weakened.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Mafia members feel that they are sometimes forced to do?

2. What helps Italians navigate through life with as little pain as possible?

3. Within the family, the males reign supreme and Italian men are noted for what?

4. Italian mothers take on an almost divine role in the family paralleling what?

5. What is the Baroque period?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the organization of Italian groups.

2. What is the difference between mafia and Mafia?

3. What are the elementary rules for survival in Italian society?

4. What happens in the aftermath of the Battle of Fornovo?

5. What do most Italians think of contemporary capitalism?

6. What is the social status of men and women in an Italian family?

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

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

9. What causes the confusion about the Mafia?

10. What is one difference between Northerners and Southerners?

(see the answer keys)

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