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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What powerful force does Machiavelli say can efface innovations in government?
(a) Disdain for the past.
(b) Memories.
(c) More and more innovation.
(d) Expectations.

2. Cesare Borgia was helped in his drive for power by his father. Who was he?
(a) Pope Alexander IV.
(b) The military head of the Orsini.
(c) King Luis XII of France.
(d) Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan.

3. What is the Renaissance Italian's view of political misfortune?
(a) Something that just happens.
(b) Lack of ability to govern.
(c) Punishment of God for misdeeds.
(d) Perceived weakness on the part of opponents.

4. What is the advantage of the prince selected by the people?
(a) He will have their support because all they want is not to be oppresed.
(b) The nobles will always see this as a good sign and cooperate with the prince.
(c) He will be unable to ignore the wishes of the nobles.
(d) The people will see the prince change them in many ways.

5. Who does Machiavelli put forward as an example of a King who made all the mistakes in ruling a new territory?
(a) Duke Lodovico.
(b) Louis XII of France.
(c) Charles I of Spain.
(d) Archduke Ferdinand of Austria.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the advantage of the sole prince as ruler?

2. In acquiring a new dominion, if the prince does not use the force of his own arms, what alternative does Machiavelli suggest?

3. What example does Machiavelli give of a conquered territory rebelling against 100 years of servitude?

4. In THE PRINCE, why does Machiavelli deal only with dominions and not republics?

5. What characteristic of a leader can change fortune according to Machiavelli?

(see the answer key)

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