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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why should a new prince not disarm his people?
(a) It shows that he either distrusts the people or fears them.
(b) It gives the people added duties and importance.
(c) Having arms is a basic human right.
(d) Disarmed people cannot protect their prince.

2. What combination of circumstances does Machiavelli identify in men like Cyrus, Romulus, and Theseus?
(a) Pride and ability.
(b) Strength and fortitude.
(c) Opportunity and merit.
(d) Time and location.

3. What does Machiavelli say was the reason for successes by Cyrus, Romulus, and Theseus?
(a) Like Moses, they could talk with God.
(b) They did not understand the thinking of the people.
(c) They were standing in the right place at the right time.
(d) It had nothing to do with fortune, but was because of their own talents.

4. What historical example does Machiavelli give to show how a military should be organized?
(a) Darius, King of Persia.
(b) The last days of the Roman Empire.
(c) Phillip, father of Alexander the Great.
(d) Sparticus and the Roman slaves.

5. What message does a prince give his subjects if he builds a fortress for himself?
(a) That he will always be ready to defend the people.
(b) That he trusts his military advisors.
(c) That he is more important than the people.
(d) That he fears the people.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Machiavelli classify auxiliary troops?

2. What did Heiro of Syracuse do when he realized his mercenary troops were worthless?

3. Why does Machiavelli say that auxiliary forces are more dangerous than mercenaries?

4. How does Machiavelli define auxiliary forces?

5. After gaining dominions by merit, how does Machiavelli say a prince can hold his new territories?

(see the answer key)

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