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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three, The Example of Rome's Great Men, Internal Security, Equanimity, Insurrection, Confidence, Electioneering, and the Tendering of Advice, Advice to Generals in the Field.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Machiavelli, how did the Nobles of Rome attempt to correct the limit on the wealth that was placed on them by Agrarian Laws?
(a) They reduced taxes on themselves and used their increased wealth to buy back their land.
(b) They raised taxes on Plebes who used the land awarded to them by the Agrarian Laws.
(c) The Nobles took political control over the Senate and changed the laws to allow Nobles to control all the land of the Empire.
(d) Rome would send out armies to colonize lands that were then distributed to Nobles.

2. When Machiavelli writes, "For sometimes of necessity our judgment is the truth, as human affairs are always in motion, either ascending or descending," what is he writing about what he believes about truth?
(a) Machiavelli considers truth to be relative.
(b) Truth is irrelevant to the reason for making judgments.
(c) Truth is not as important as the people you make relationships with.
(d) You can't make sound judgments without having a firm grasp on the truth.

3. What, according to Machiavelli, determines whether or not a Republic falls into tyranny.
(a) The corruption of its Nobles.
(b) The reputation of its Citizens.
(c) The weakness of its Princes.
(d) The absence of its military.

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

5. In the comparison between the tactics of Scipio and Hannibal, what does Machiavelli consider to be praiseworthy?
(a) Surprise.
(b) Success.
(c) Feigned foolishness.
(d) New uses of artillery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Machiavelli claim will make a City great?

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

3. Why does Machiavelli believe that leaders of his time refuse to follow the examples of dealing with tumults set by leaders of ancient times.

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

5. According to Machiavelli, how did the Agrarian Laws violate the foundation of well-ordered Republics?

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