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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Does he ever betray his personal beliefs in the service of those whom he detested?
(a) Yes, but many years later.
(b) Yes, once.
(c) Yes, as soon as he retired.
(d) No, never.

2. The confusion about the Mafia is almost always perpetuated by whom?
(a) The organization itself.
(b) The Sicilians.
(c) The Italians.
(d) The media.

3. Why will the situation not improve in the immediate future between the North and South?
(a) Much of the capital raised in the North goes to the Southern workers.
(b) The South does not want it to improve.
(c) The North does not want it to improve.
(d) Much of the capital raised in the South goes to the Northern workers.

4. Where do consolation, help, advice, provisions, loans, weapons, allies and accomplices lie?
(a) Friends.
(b) The government.
(c) In the family.
(d) Wealth.

5. From where is this man?
(a) Venice.
(b) Milan.
(c) Rome.
(d) Florence.

6. 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) Protest.
(b) Keep their mouths shut.
(c) Hide.
(d) Speak out.

7. On what was Guicciardini more focused?
(a) Providing advice to others.
(b) Protecting his family.
(c) Improving life for his community.
(d) Goals of prospering and wielding power.

8. In return for protection, what does the family demand?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Absolute loyalty and all wrongs must be avenged.
(c) Love.
(d) Money.

9. Into what do males force women?
(a) Loveless relationships.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Work.
(d) Submission.

10. What is one book that reigns supreme in cases of conduct?
(a) I Ricordi.
(b) The Book of the Courtier.
(c) La Mimica Degli Antichi Invesigate Nel Gestire Napoletano.
(d) Codice Cavalleresco Italiano.

11. When might a family extend into extreme behavior?
(a) Never.
(b) If they are wealthy.
(c) If the government is weakened.
(d) If circumstances warrant.

12. Why do most Italians have no need to read Guicciardini's writing?
(a) They seem to be born knowing that minding their own business will serve them in all circumstances throughout life.
(b) They would not agree with what he has to say.
(c) They know him well.
(d) His story is told in every family.

13. Is payment in the form of money?
(a) Not necessarily.
(b) Yes, usually.
(c) No, never.
(d) Yes, always.

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

15. In exchange for protection by the Mafia, what happens to people?
(a) They become indebted financially.
(b) They become afraid and often go into hiding.
(c) They are often killed.
(d) They become indebted to the organization and ultimately must pay.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Northerner believes that wealth is the sure way to do what?

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

3. People in Southern Italy live more intense lives relying on their instincts but run what risk?

4. The people of this island are extremely ________________.

5. After this very public humiliation on the world stage, Italy reverts to what?

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