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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. The men may have many romantic affairs. What are the rights of the wives?

2. The people of this island are extremely ________________.

3. Where do consolation, help, advice, provisions, loans, weapons, allies and accomplices lie?

4. What are Mafia members called?

5. What do Italians think of free expression?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Francesco Guicciardini?

2. What is required within an Italian family?

3. Describe the organization of Italian groups.

4. What is meant by mafioso?

5. What is hidden under the facade that most foreigners know as Italy?

6. Describe the Baroque period in Italy.

7. What have the Italians learned is their best defense against problems?

8. What is the main source of power for Italians? Describe this power.

9. What is one difference between Northerners and Southerners?

10. What are the elementary rules for survival in Italian society?

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 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?

Essay Topic 3

Cola di Rienzo was a popular orator.

Part 1) Who was Cola di Rienzo? How did he become famous at the art of illusion?

Part 2) How was he important in Italian history? What message does his story send?

Part 3) Could he ever have been successful? Why or why not? What might he have done differently in his life to have avoided his fate?

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