Are You Italian Enough?

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I am reposting the article I wrote last year, since only two people answered the questions correctly. To obtain a long-term stay permit in Italy, new arrivals are required to take a test at the?Questura?to prove they are sufficiently integrated in the host country.

A confidential source provided us with an extract of the test. The questions are tough and - as you can see - some are deliberate trick questions.

1. ?You are subject to a?verifica fiscale?by l'Agenzia delle Entrate, who requests additional documents. You must?never?provide these documents in:

• a luxury paper bag embossed with the Gucci logo
• a Lidl bag for life
• a Ferrari
• August

?2. Which of the following is a genuine Italian proverb?

• E’ allora, prendi la cornetta, Mondial Casa ti aspetta!
• Maxibon. Du gust is mei che uan
• sbagliare é umano, perseverare é diabolico
• Ahi, ahi, ahi signora Longari, lei mi cade sull'uccello

4. The head of the Catholic church is:

• la Pappa
• il Papo
• Pupo
• Il Papa
• El Chapo

?5. In 15 words or less, explain why it is socially unacceptable to order cappuccino after dinner.

6. What wild animal is Chinotto made from?

7. Who is the current President of the Italian Republic?

• Mario Draghi
• Gerry Scotti
• Sergio Mattarella
• Gerry Scotti

8. Which of the following forms must you submit to pay your Italian taxes?

• FFP2
• F24
• FF.SS
• F1

9. An Italian member of Parliament is paid on average circa €130,00 per year - double that paid to their UK counterparts. Explain why the Italian?parlamentari?really, really deserve the extra money.

10. The Italian National Anthem is:

• Il Coccodrillo Come Fa?
• Acqua Azzurra, Acqua Chiara
• Mille
• Quarantaquattro Gatti
• All of the above

How many questions did you answer correctly?