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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One, The Development of Rome's Constitution, The Use and Abuse of Dictatorship, The Road to Ruin, Sundry Reflections Based on the Decemvirate.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Machiavelli consider to be the worst example to be provided by leaders in a Republic?
(a) For leaders to choose weak captains.
(b) For leaders to make a law and refuse to observe it.
(c) For leaders to neglect the ordering of an army.
(d) For leaders to avoid harsh punishments for law breakers.

2. Of what should Princes be most ashamed in Machiavelli's view?
(a) Missing opportunities to conquer other cities.
(b) Consuming his wealth in debauchery.
(c) Being discovered to be self-absorbed and not devoted to building the strength of their cities.
(d) Lacking their own soldiers for defense and offense.

3. What is another method that Machiavelli reports leaders use to offend their citizens?
(a) Persisting in acts that are considered offensive to citizens.
(b) Persisting in harsh punishments for misdemeanors.
(c) Refusing to provide wealth to the general masses.
(d) Refusing to provide sufficient education for the youth.

4. What does Machiavelli consider prudence in a Prince or a King?
(a) Picking battles that are important enough to fight and small enough to win.
(b) Keeping friends close and enemies closer.
(c) In times of peace not neglecting the arrangements of war.
(d) Knowing that the enemy of his enemy is his friend.

5. Why does Machiavelli consider the Roman Caesars to have been a benefit to the Roman Empire?
(a) The Roman Caesars had the convenience of acting quickly to confront hazards.
(b) The Roman Caesars were skilled in choosing advisers to direct the directions of the Republic.
(c) Because without the power of the Caesars, the empire would have had difficulty avoiding hazards.
(d) The Roman Caesars acted ruthlessly when confronted with challenges.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Machiavelli's explanation for initiating his recommended approach with enemies against an empire?

2. What are reasons Machiavelli cited for a group of people leaving their native country to seek a new home?

3. What is the branch of government that Machiavelli recognizes as that which most prevents or causes corruption to come over a city?

4. How does Machiavelli predict a citizen will conduct himself if he is not punished for his misdeeds because of his reputation for doing good deeds, according to Machiavelli.

5. What are two reasons Machiavelli gives for foreign forces building a city?

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