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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. Everything during the Baroque period is done for what reason?

2. The fundamental reason that the South will not narrow the gap between itself and the North is what?

3. The Southerners work toward what?

4. The heads of Mafia organizations are usually _____________________ with impeccable manners and ingratiating charm which do not belie the cruelty underneath.

5. What else do Italians think about capitalism?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the two major rules that must be followed to survive in Italian society?

2. Describe the Mafia in Sicily.

3. What happens in the aftermath of the Battle of Fornovo?

4. Describe Sicily.

5. What do most Italians think of free expression?

6. What do Italians think of life? What group of Italians may think differently? What do most Italians think of this group?

7. Who is Francesco Guicciardini?

8. What is required within an Italian family?

9. How do the actions of the Northerners affect the achievement of their goals? How do the beliefs of the Southerners contrast this?

10. In Sicily, how is each man's rank determined?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

One of the most prominent proponents of illusion is Baldassar Castiglione.

Part 1) Who was Baldassar Castiglione? How did he promote illusion?

Part 2) Why did he promote illusion? Why is deception important to Italians at this time? Why is it important today?

Part 3) How do you feel about this illusion and deception? Why do you feel this way?

Essay Topic 3

Sicily is an important faction in the geography of Italy.

Part 1) Describe Sicily. Why might it be so different from the rest of Italy?

Part 2) How might these differences add to the conflict existing between the Northerners and Southerners?

Part 3) How does Sicily's reputation foreshadow the development of the Mafia? is this reputation good? Why or why not? Would a Sicilian think it was good? Why or why not?

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