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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. Why does Machiavelli consider the public a better judge than Princes for who should occupy public offices.
(a) Because the public is swayed by true Nobility.
(b) Because Princes are too easily distracted by women.
(c) Because the public is guided by what others say of a candidate beyond publicly known acts.
(d) Because Princes play favorites.

2. What is the reason Machiavelli claims Princes with weaker armies would rush into battle?
(a) Such Princes are deluded over their power.
(b) Because their judgment was hindered by the situation.
(c) Because a long war would be harmful to all his subjects.
(d) Such Princes face no alternative.

3. What are the five types of government identified by Machiavelli?
(a) Republic, fascistic, democracy, principality, and oligarchy.
(b) Democracy, anarchy, monarchy, constitutional, and institutional.
(c) Monarchy, aristocracy, democracy, oligarchy, and anarchy.
(d) Tyranny, constitutional, military oligarchy, principality, and democracy.

4. What was the inspiration for Machiavelli's "The Discourses"?
(a) Machiavelli's fascination for power.
(b) Livy's account of the history of Rome written around 25 B.C.
(c) Machiavelli's desire to guide politicians to serve the public needs.
(d) Machiavelli's interest in forms of government.

5. What is the branch of government that Machiavelli recognizes as that which most prevents or causes corruption to come over a city?
(a) The legislative branch.
(b) The plebeian branch.
(c) The princes.
(d) The judicial (magistrates) branch.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Machiavelli identify as an important action for Nobles to take to control the ambitions of Citizens seeking position?

3. What does Machiavelli write will prevent a bad Citizen from working evil in a Republic?

4. Why does Machiavelli suggest that Republics arrive to changing with the times later than individuals?

5. Why does Machiavelli suggest that those who have received great rewards should not be spared punishments for acting badly?

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