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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. Italians believe that newborn babies are surrounded by what?
(a) Demons.
(b) The devil.
(c) Angels.
(d) Bad and powerful genii.

2. To what other kind of music do visitors listen?
(a) Heavy metal bands.
(b) Hugely popular bands.
(c) Small town bands.
(d) European bands.

3. Guicciardini became a lawyer and went into what service in 1515?
(a) Papal.
(b) Military.
(c) Corporate law.
(d) Political.

4. Through the Middle Ages, who was drawn to Italy?
(a) The persecuted.
(b) Emperors and military leaders.
(c) The poor and needy.
(d) The homeless.

5. Some of the visitors are more ______________ than the residents.
(a) Italian.
(b) Educated.
(c) Intelligent.
(d) Cheerful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one book that reigns supreme in cases of conduct?

2. Guicciardini is the role model for what?

3. How do female visitors feel about Italian males?

4. Visitors drink vast and indiscriminate quantities of ____________.

5. What do most Italians think about contemporary capitalism?

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