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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In acquiring a new dominion, if the prince does not use the force of his own arms, what alternative does Machiavelli suggest?
(a) Political intrigue.
(b) Free elections.
(c) Appeals to the Pope of Rome.
(d) The arms of others.

2. How does Machiavelli say that those who help a prince obtain a new princedom may turn against him?
(a) By going elsewhere to fight new battles.
(b) By deciding that they do not need the prince.
(c) By becoming jealous of his new power.
(d) By not receiving what was promised to them.

3. What is it that Machiavelli prizes most of his possessions?
(a) Gold and precious gems.
(b) Fine fabrics.
(c) Horses and armor.
(d) His knowledge of the actions of great men.

4. What is it that Machiavelli refrains from doing in his book?
(a) Making everything brief in his writing so that main points are missed.
(b) Using language of respect that is usually spoken before a prince.
(c) Using high sounding literary devices to make the work seem more important.
(d) Giving only the facts of great leaders and how they governed.

5. What was Machiavelli's method for learning political government?
(a) He formed a college to study the various ideas.
(b) He studied the outstanding rulers of the past.
(c) He relied on his own intuitions.
(d) He tried all methods of government himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Machiavelli say will be an advantage to a prince who lost his dominion by force of arms?

2. What example does Machiavelli give of a dominion that is a limb of a larger one?

3. What example does Machiavelli cite as a wholly new princedom?

4. Why does Machiavelli not discuss democracies?

5. Who does Machiavelli put forward as an example of a King who made all the mistakes in ruling a new territory?

(see the answer key)

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