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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 prince keep down factions in his princedom?
(a) People enjoy the debates and work production slows down.
(b) Factions keep him tied up as a judge all the time.
(c) The prince must decide which faction is stronger and play up to them.
(d) The weaker faction will side with an outside enemy, and the stronger will not be able to hold out.

2. How does Machiavelli describe the temper (mindset) of the public?
(a) Careless.
(b) Fickle.
(c) Easily maintained.
(d) Ignorant.

3. Why does Machiavelli say that auxiliary forces are more dangerous than mercenaries?
(a) Auxiliary forces may be recalled if their home dominion is attacked.
(b) Auxilaries need less time and opportunity to move against the ruler that employed them.
(c) Auxiliary forces are not considered deserters if they run from war.
(d) Mercenaries can all speak the language of the princedom.

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) Sparticus and the Roman slaves.
(d) Phillip, father of Alexander the Great.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Machiavelli say that Prince Lorenzo should not be surprised at what he is saying about new princedoms?

2. What message does a prince give his subjects if he builds a fortress for himself?

3. Citing Moses, Cyrus, Romulus, and Theseus, what distinction does Machiavelli make about Moses?

4. What combination of circumstances does Machiavelli identify in men like Cyrus, Romulus, and Theseus?

5. How does Machiavelli define auxiliary forces?

(see the answer key)

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