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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Realism and Guicciardini, The Pursuit of Life, The Power of the Family and How to Succeed.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Giuseppe Balsamo is a contemporary of whom?
(a) Casanova.
(b) Cagliostro.
(c) Castagliola.
(d) Castiglione.

2. Why do these aristocrats live lives such as this?
(a) In order to host a huge banquet and ball once each year.
(b) They only care about themselves.
(c) Only family matters.
(d) It is the only way of life they know.

3. What kind of behavior do tourists demonstrate?
(a) Cheerful.
(b) Bored.
(c) Slightly frenzied.
(d) Lazy.

4. In ancient times, travel was _________________.
(a) Easy.
(b) Boring.
(c) Simple.
(d) Precarious at best.

5. Is this influx of people in Italy new?
(a) Maybe.
(b) Yes.
(c) Somewhat.
(d) No.

Short Answer Questions

1. Even though individuals could easily practice their religion in their own towns, the lure of what was irresistible for many?

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

3. Most families attempt to remain faithful to what?

4. What did many view Italians as deserving?

5. To what other kind of music do visitors listen?

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