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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. Would most of these visitors consider doing any of these previously-mentioned activities in their own hometowns?

2. What did Giuseppe Balsamo call himself?

3. Most visitors engage in ________________ activities.

4. Although almost everyone recognizes these minor deceptions for what they are, they are considered what?

5. What accounts for much of the male attention towards women in Italy?

Short Essay Questions

1. From where do most foreigners to Italy come? What brings these visitors?

2. How do the Italians feel about work?

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

4. In what activities to visitors take part?

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

6. Who is Guiseppe Balsamo?

7. What is a part of Italy's charm? Explain this aspect.

8. How does this opening affect the reader?

9. Describe Cola di Rienzo.

10. What is the first purpose of having life be like a show?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Millions of visitors come to Italy every year.

Part 1) From where do they come? Why do they come? What makes Italy special?

Part 2) Why do these visitors often return or stay permanently in Italy?

Part 3) Would you want to visit or live in Italy? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The family is the main source of power in Italy.

Part 1) Describe an Italian family. How is it powerful? Why is it the main source of power?

Part 2) How does the familial power affect relationships outside of the family? Why?

Part 3) How does this power affect society in Italy as a whole? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Italians believed newborn babies are surrounded by genii.

Part 1) What are genii? Why do they believe these surround babies?

Part 2) How do Italians use genii to explain their circumstances and hardships in life? How does this affect their behavior?

Part 3) What are your thoughts on genii? How would they deal with life's hardships?

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