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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Machiavelli says that tensions between the nobles and commoners may result in a principality, a republic, or what other condition?
(a) Heavy taxation.
(b) Indifference.
(c) Anarchy.
(d) Democracy.

2. What Biblical example does Machiavelli use to show that someone else's arms are useless?
(a) David and Goliath.
(b) Samson and Delilah.
(c) Caleb and Joshua.
(d) Egypt and Syria.

3. Who does Machiavelli cite as an example of generosity that ended badly?
(a) Alexander the Great.
(b) Julius Caesar.
(c) Marc Anthony.
(d) Moses.

4. Why is a reputation for cruelty necessary for a prince?
(a) To keep people from asking too much.
(b) To defend himself from mercenaries.
(c) To maintain control of his army.
(d) To show his tough love.

5. How does Machiavelli describe the temper (mindset) of the public?
(a) Careless.
(b) Fickle.
(c) Easily maintained.
(d) Ignorant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Those who were viewed with suspicion at the beginning of a princedom usually become the most loyal subjects. Why?

2. Who is Machiavelli's ultimate example of the correct use of cruelty?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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