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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 becomes the center of Baroque life in all of Europe?
(a) Milan.
(b) Rome.
(c) Paris.
(d) London.

2. Another important faction in the geography of Italy is what?
(a) The island of England.
(b) The island of Wales.
(c) The island of Corsica.
(d) The island of Sicily.

3. In Sicily, each man's rank is determined by what?
(a) His intelligence.
(b) His wealth.
(c) His looks.
(d) The amount of fear he can generate.

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

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 is the main source of power for all Italians?

2. Baroque theater also becomes popular, and the custom of using ___________ at celebrations and events today mimics the glorious _________ crafted in this colorful and artistic time period.

3. In return for protection, what does the family demand?

4. What are children taught early?

5. What do Italians avoid at all costs?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are matters complicated?

2. What do most Italians think of contemporary capitalism?

3. What are the two major rules that must be followed to survive in Italian society?

4. What is the difference between mafia and Mafia?

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

6. What is one difference between Northerners and Southerners?

7. How is Guicciardini a role model?

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

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

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

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