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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Machiavelli classify auxiliary troops?
(a) As extremely reliable during a crisis.
(b) As cheaper than hiring independent mercenaries.
(c) As the best possible choice for a prince to make.
(d) As the worst possible choice for a prince to make.

2. Why does Machiavelli say that Prince Lorenzo should not be surprised at what he is saying about new princedoms?
(a) He will talk only about princes he has known personally.
(b) He is the only man who knows the facts he is about to reveal.
(c) He is citing his own experience as a new prince.
(d) He is giving the highest examples from history.

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

4. What did Heiro of Syracuse do when he realized his mercenary troops were worthless?
(a) He put them on the front lines to be killed.
(b) He had them cut to pieces.
(c) He refused to pay them.
(d) He hired more mercenaries.

5. Those who were viewed with suspicion at the beginning of a princedom usually become the most loyal subjects. Why?
(a) The prince will use them for unpopular tasks.
(b) The prince was a poor judge of character in the beginning.
(c) They work hard to gain the approval of the prince.
(d) They never did anything to cause distrust in the first place.

Short Answer Questions

1. A prince who has acquired a new dominion added to his own should disarm the conquered people. Why?

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

3. What Biblical example does Machiavelli use to show that someone else's arms are useless?

4. What does Machiavelli say was the reason for successes by Cyrus, Romulus, and Theseus?

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

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