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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the motivation for Machiavelli to write THE PRINCE?
(a) He wanted Prince Lorenzo de Medici to employ him.
(b) He wanted to become a prince.
(c) He wanted to start a revolution.
(d) He wanted to become a famous author.

2. How does Machiavelli think New Dominions were formed?
(a) Through War and Pestilence.
(b) Through democratic elections.
(c) Through Fortune or Ability.
(d) Through Ability or Accident.

3. What does Machiavelli suggest may make a hereditary ruler unpopular with his people?
(a) Staying away from the princedom for long periods of time.
(b) Never changing the way they are accustomed to being ruled.
(c) Outrageous vices.
(d) Using his army to gain more territory.

4. What does Machiavelli say his desire is for Prince Lorenzo?
(a) That he not become a tyrant.
(b) That he recognizes Machiavelli's genius.
(c) That he sets up a completely new form of government.
(d) That he attain all the merits he deserves.

5. What is the custom of Machiavelli's day in approaching a prince?
(a) Catching the prince outside his palace.
(b) Writing a petition of audience.
(c) Coming in on hands and knees.
(d) Bringing a gift.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it that Machiavelli refrains from doing in his book?

2. What is Machiavelli's example of rule by a sole prince?

3. What does Machiavelli see as the problem with barons?

4. How does Machiavelli say that those who help a prince obtain a new princedom may turn against him?

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

(see the answer key)

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