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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what is Casanova noted?

2. What causes these visitors to make the decision from number 21?

3. Italy was on the route of the crusaders on their way to where?

4. With what is the magnificent structure mentioned in number 77 filled?

5. What was part of one's Italian education?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. When is a time when an entire city used deception in order to perpetuate the necessary illusions?

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

5. In what activities to visitors take part?

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

7. What about Italian life draws visitors?

8. Why is the element of make believe important?

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

10. How is Benito Mussolini an example of Italian showmanship gone wrong?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Free expression is considered a luxury.

Part 1) What is meant by free expression? Why is it considered a luxury? For whom is free expression? Why?

Part 2) How does this belief affect Italians and their goals in life?

Part 3) How does this compare to the average American's belief about free expression? How are the beliefs regarding free expression reflected in each country's society? Is one better than another? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Conflict exists between Northerners and Southerners.

Part 1) Describe both the Northerners and Southerners. Compare these two groups.

Part 2) How do their differences cause conflict? Can peace, understanding, and equality exist in the near future? Why or why not?

Part 3) How do these social conflicts parallel problems in the United States? Were we able to overcome our differences? If so, how? If not, why not?

Essay Topic 3

The Baroque period was a time of magnificent artistic creativity beginning in 17th century Italy.

Part 1) What led to the beginning of the Baroque period? How?

Part 2) How does this period reflect the Italian mindset at the time and even today?

Part 3) How does this period affect the Catholic church at the time and today? Would the Catholic Church be as important if it had not been for the Baroque period and the Italian desire for illusion and deception? Why or why not?

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