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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. The third evil spirit is what?
(a) Hunger.
(b) Injustice.
(c) Shame.
(d) Lust.

2. The best example of this philosophy is embodied by whom?
(a) Giuseppe Balsamo.
(b) John Castigliola.
(c) Francesco Guicciardini.
(d) Baldassar Castiglione.

3. What does the author admit about most Italian girls and young women?
(a) They are uncontrollable.
(b) They are disturbingly beautiful.
(c) They are loud and rude.
(d) They are scary.

4. Throughout their long history the Italian people have learned that their best defense against corruption, violence, civil wars and revolutions is to do what?
(a) Keep their mouths shut.
(b) Speak out.
(c) Protest.
(d) Hide.

5. What did this city add to the building facades?
(a) Marble.
(b) Cardboard.
(c) Flags.
(d) Paint.

Short Answer Questions

1. Is this influx of people in Italy new?

2. The second evil spirit is what?

3. In ancient times, travel was _________________.

4. There are stories of penniless aristocratic families who live what kind of lives?

5. In return for protection, what does the family demand?

(see the answer key)

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