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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Although almost everyone recognizes these minor deceptions for what they are, they are considered what?

2. Almost without fail, all who visit and return are drawn to what?

3. Who practically formed the country's landscape over the years?

4. Visitors drink vast and indiscriminate quantities of ____________.

5. What was part of one's Italian education?

Short Essay Questions

1. What about Italian life draws visitors?

2. Why is the element of make believe important?

3. How is Italian life like a play or show?

4. From where do most foreigners to Italy come? What brings these visitors?

5. How important are nonverbal gestures?

6. What did author Henry James say regarding the pleasure of Italy?

7. What is a part of Italy's charm? Explain this aspect.

8. How is Benito Mussolini an example of Italian showmanship gone wrong?

9. How might art devotees feel in Italy?

10. Is tourism new to Italy? Why or why not?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Mafia is very powerful.

Part 1) What is the Mafia? What is the difference between mafia and Mafia?

Part 2) What is mafioso? How does it describe one who is a member of the Mafia? Why is the Mafia so powerful? How do Italian beliefs reinforce the power of the Mafia?

Part 3) Is the Mafia good or bad? Might Italians and Sicilians believe it is good or bad? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Millions of visitors come to Italy every year.

Part 1) From where do they come? Why do they come? What makes Italy special?

Part 2) Why do these visitors often return or stay permanently in Italy?

Part 3) Would you want to visit or live in Italy? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The Baroque period was a time of magnificent artistic creativity beginning in 17th century Italy.

Part 1) What led to the beginning of the Baroque period? How?

Part 2) How does this period reflect the Italian mindset at the time and even today?

Part 3) How does this period affect the Catholic church at the time and today? Would the Catholic Church be as important if it had not been for the Baroque period and the Italian desire for illusion and deception? Why or why not?

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