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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Machiavelli say a hereditary prince is usually more loved by his subjects?
(a) His face is on their coins.
(b) He allows the people to do exactly as they please.
(c) He goes to school with the children of the princedom.
(d) He has less of a chance of giving offense.

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

3. Why does Machiavelli insist that hereditary princedoms are more easily maintained?
(a) The prince changes things often at his own whim.
(b) The people are already familiar with that form of government.
(c) All people everywhere actually prefer a prince.
(d) The prince has more power than a republic.

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

5. What is Machiavelli's example of rule by a sole prince?
(a) The Turk empire.
(b) The Kingdom of Spain.
(c) The Holy Roman Empire.
(d) The Kingdom of France.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Machiavelli think New Dominions were formed?

2. What one thing does Machiavelli insist that every prince needs?

3. What reasons does Machiavelli put forward to get Prince Lorenzo to read his book?

4. What does Machiavelli suggest may make a hereditary ruler unpopular with his people?

5. 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?

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