This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Two, The Growth of Rome's Empire, The Army, Its Discipline and Component Parts, The Administration of Conquered Territory and Other Problems Which Admit of No Middle Course, Mistakes Often Made in Connection With War, Rome's Dealings With Neighboring.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Machiavelli announce as the purpose of Book Two of "The Discourses" in the preface?
(a) What Roman people did to aggrandize the Empire.
(b) How to secure freedom for an Empire by keeping the military active.
(c) How to use truth to persuade Citizens to support the power of the Prince.
(d) How to secure power by expanding it.

2. What did Livius' history of Rome identify as the three divisions of the Roman army?
(a) Infantry, Cavalry, and Artillery.
(b) Astati, Principi, and Triari.
(c) Principi, Infantry, and Navy.
(d) .Triari, Navy, and Ordinance.

3. According to Machiavelli, what was one negative consequence of the Roman Senate's decision to pay soldiers out of public money?
(a) It raised taxes on Nobles.
(b) Soldiers began expecting regular pay raises.
(c) Rome was required to produce more currency to meet the payments, so the currency was devalued.
(d) So many Citizens joined the military that there were not enough to perform necessary jobs throughout the Republic.

4. According to Machiavelli, what is the first thing that Citizens seek when starting on the path of chasing their ambitions?
(a) Not to be harmed by citizens or magistrates.
(b) A cause that will incite the passions of the general masses.
(c) Means to win access to public office.
(d) The support of a wealthy Noble.

5. What can be inferred of Machiavelli's view of freedom based upon reading view of weak and strong Princes?
(a) That Machiavelli considers freedom only suited to those who can earn it or buy it.
(b) That Machiavelli considered civil rights and individual liberties indispensable to the strength of a city.
(c) That Machiavelli is focused on keeping cities free from outside influences rather than individual freedom.
(d) That Machiavelli uses the term freedom in reference to the actions of Princes only.