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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. What did Giuseppe Balsamo call himself?

2. What kind of behavior do tourists demonstrate?

3. Rohan attempts to deceive Marie Antoinette, the Queen of France, in what?

4. What decision do some visitors make according to this chapter?

5. Artists of all types also flock to Italy for what reason?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the stereotype of Italians?

2. In what activities to visitors take part?

3. How important are nonverbal gestures?

4. What is the third evil spirit? Describe it.

5. For what is Baldassar Castiglione known?

6. Is tourism new to Italy? Why or why not?

7. How was travel to Italy in ancient times?

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

9. How is Italian life like a play or show?

10. Why is the element of make believe important?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Both Casanova and Cagliostro are said to be found in Italian men.

Part 1) How are they found in Italian men? Why is this believed?

Part 2) Is this good or bad? Why? Is there any parallel in American men? If so, what? If not, why not?

Part 3) How does superstition play into the Italian beliefs about life and illusion?

Essay Topic 2

Foreigners have come to Italy since ancient times.

Part 1) Describe these ancient travels. Why was it so difficult?

Part 2) What is the importance of Rome? How does this continue to draw visitors?

Part 3) To what other nations might one compare Italy? How? Why?

Essay Topic 3

The Italians believe in shutting their mouths and minding their own business.

Part 1) Why do they believe this is the best defense? Do you agree? Why or why not?

Part 2) Who is perfect example of this philosophy? How?

Part 3) What are your thoughts about this character's behavior? How does he compare to other famous Italians mentioned in this book? How does he compare to famous Americans? What might Italians think of him? What might Americans think of him? Why?

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