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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After gaining dominions by merit, how does Machiavelli say a prince can hold his new territories?
(a) Rarely.
(b) With great difficulty.
(c) Easily.
(d) It is impossible.

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

4. How does Machiavelli define auxiliary forces?
(a) Women mercenaries who fight along side of men.
(b) The best insurance a prince has for his safety.
(c) Extra manpower that may be called to active duty during a war.
(d) Those borrowed from other principalities to wage war.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Machiavelli classify auxiliary troops?

2. Why should a prince keep down factions in his princedom?

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

4. How does Machiavelli describe the temper (mindset) of the public?

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

(see the answer key)

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