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281. Based on a true story of an Italian-American police officer, Al Pacino played a narcotics officer in a story that revealed police corruption in New York City. What was the name of the powerful 1973 movie that earned Al Pacino an Oscar nomination?

Ispirata alla vera storia di un agente di polizia italo americano, Al Pacino recitò la parte di un poliziotto della sezione narcotici in un film che denunciava la corruzione della poliza a New York. Qual'è il titolo di questo film del 1973 per cui Al Pacino fu candidato a un Oscar?

661. Hailed at the time as the greatest writer since the Renaissance, this Italian author is remembered for his masterpiece, I Promessi Sposi (The Betrothed), written in 1827. The importance of this modern-style novel was that it defined the Italian language, as we know it today, and helped to form a unified Italy. Such was his stature in Italian society that, at his death in 1873, Giuseppe Verdi wrote his brilliant Requiem in this author's honor. Identify this author: (a) Italo Fellino (b) Enrico Scatena (c) Alessandro Manzoni

Considerato il più grande scrittore vissuto dal tempo del Rinascimento, questo autore italiano è famoso per il suo capolavoro I promessi sposi, scritto nel 1827. L'importanza di questo romanzo moderno sta nell'aver definito la lingua italiana come la conosciamo oggi e, così facendo, aiutò l'unificazioine culturale italiana. La stima che l'Italia aveva per lui era tale che alla sua morte, nel 1873, Giuseppe Verdi compose il celebre Requiem in suo onore. Identificate l'autore:  (a) Italo Fellino (b) Enrico Scatena (c) Alessandro Manzoni

974. During his first term as mayor, crime in his city dropped 41 percent, the largest sustained decrease in the nation and the lowest rate in this city since the 1960s. Identify this Italian-American mayor or the city he presides over. (Since the events of September 11, 2001, he has come to symbolize the undaunted and heroic spirit of Americans.)

Durante il suo primo mandato come sindaco, il tasso di criminalità in questa città calò del 41%, il più basso dagli anni '60. Identificate questo sindaco italo americano o la città da lui guidata. (Dopo gli attentati dell '11 settembre 2001 è diventato un simbolo dello spirito eroico americano).
 
Excerpts from Heritage Hispanic-American Style
 
203.  Known for her masterful performances of classical and Spanish music, she has inspired guitarists worldwide for over fifty years.  A four-time Grammy Award winner, this internationally renowned pianist is known for her musical interpretations of Spanish composers Enrique Granados and Isaac Albéniz. She is:  (a) Carmen Escobar (b) Marcela de la Vega (c) Aicia de Larrocha
Notable por sus interpretaciones magistrales de música clásica y española, esta artista inspira a guitarristas en el mundo entero desde más de cincuenta años.  Ganadora de cuatro premios Grammy, esta pianista de renombre internacional es notable por sus interpretaciones de música por los compositores españoles Enrique Granados y Isaac Albéniz. Esta artista es:  (a)  Carmen Escobar (b) Marcela de la Vega (c) Alicia de Larrocha
414. What is the Spanish word used to describe a public promenade bordered with trees? Cuál es la palabra española que se emplea para describir un paseo público bordeado de árboles?
772. A spacious and beautiful city of over 1.6 million people, it is Mexico's second largest city.  Known as the Pearl of the West, this modern metropolis, with various manufacturing facilities, still retains many old colonial structures. Identify this city, founded in 1530, located on a plain at more than 5,000 feet elevation.

Una ciudad abierta y hermosa con más de 1,6 millones de habitantes, es la segunda mayor ciudad de México. Llamada La Perla del Oeste, esta metrópoli moderna, con varias instalaciones industriales, ya conserva muchas antiguas estructuras coloniales. Identifique esta ciudad que fue fundada en 1530 y que se sitúa en una planicie con una altura de más de 5,000 pies.

 

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