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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. Author Henry James claimed that the pleasure of Italy was inseparably tied to what?

2. What drives the tourists to Italy?

3. Italy is still a draw for those wishing to do what?

4. The surface of Italian life has many characteristics of what?

5. Italians believe that the effects of life _______________ be eliminated.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Cola di Rienzo.

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why do many visitors return often or stay permanently?

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

9. Who is Guiseppe Balsamo?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The rules for survival in Italian society.

Part 1) What are these rules? How does one learn the rules? Why are they necessary?

Part 2) How does this reflect the Italians' view on life?

Part 3) How does this also reflect the philosophy of illusion and deception? How can these rules both help and hurt a family and society?

Part 4) How does this foreshadow powerful groups such as the Mafia?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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