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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the irony of the death of Oliverotto of Fermo who came to power by assembling all the leaders for a dinner and then killing them all?
(a) Cesare Borgia did the same thing to him.
(b) A son of one of the murdered men put poison in his wine.
(c) He died of natural causes before he could become Prince of Fermo.
(d) He was accidentally killed by a poorly aimed arrow.

2. Machiavelli says some new princes may gain their new states either in exchange for money or as a favor. What other means does he point out for gaining a state?
(a) Bribing the military.
(b) Promising to lower taxes.
(c) Making themselves popular with the people.
(d) Holding many public meetings.

3. How will a prince often be judged by others?
(a) By the number of sons he has.
(b) By the behavior of his ministers.
(c) By the family he marries into.
(d) By the size of his palace.

4. What example does Machiavelli give of a prince who regained power after the opposition of the Venetians and Pope Julius?
(a) The Duke of Genoa.
(b) The Duke of Earle.
(c) The Duke of Milan.
(d) The Duke of Ferrara.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does say the sole prince can do that the prince with barons cannot?

2. Which statement is true according to Machiavelli?

3. What does Machiavelli suggest will be the reaction of the people if he is greedy and seizes property and women?

4. The cities of what country are given as good examples of fortification?

5. After Alexander VI, how did the Pope continue to strengthen the Church's position?

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