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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Problema Del Mezzogiorno, Sicily and the Mafia, Fornovo and After, The Perennial Baroque and Conclusion.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Guiseppe Balsamo?
(a) One of the most famous charlatans of all time.
(b) A famous author.
(c) One of the most famous Italian teachers.
(d) A famous artist.

2. In the aftermath of this battle, what happens to Italy's virtues and assets?
(a) They are laid bare and ripe for the picking by other European armies.
(b) They are destroyed.
(c) They are changed by other European countries.
(d) They are hidden.

3. Artists of all types also flock to Italy for what reason?
(a) To buy supplies.
(b) To study with the best teachers.
(c) To find inspiration and lifestyles that will suit their tastes.
(d) To steal art work.

4. The Southerners work toward what?
(a) The acquisition of power and influence.
(b) The acquisition of wealth.
(c) Through deception.
(d) Through the Church.

5. For ages it has been the fate of the Italian people to grasp wealth and power so they achieve it through what?
(a) Illusions.
(b) Hard work.
(c) Prayer.
(d) Honesty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are children taught early?

2. The author describes the humiliation of Italy in what battle?

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

4. What else do Italians think about capitalism?

5. Balsamo became involved in what?

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