This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One, The Development of Rome's Constitution, Sundry Reflections on the Kings of Rome, The Introduction of New Forms of Government, Ingratitude.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Machiavelli suggest that those who have received great rewards should not be spared punishments for acting badly?
(a) Because doing so helps to find the most ardent supporters of the Prince.
(b) Because doing so keeps the most famous citizens obedient to the Prince.
(c) Because doing so helps the Republic remain free for a long time.
(d) Because doing so gives the Prince the opportunity to prove his harshness.

2. What does Machiavelli claim causes ingratitude from a conquered citizenry?
(a) Taking the property of conquered citizens.
(b) When the conquerors remove freedoms that the citizens knew before being conquered.
(c) Taking conquered citizens into slavery.
(d) Treating conquered citizens harshly.

3. What is a Prince as Machiavelli uses the term?
(a) A monarch over a sovereign system of government and territory.
(b) An underling to the ruling authority.
(c) A dispatched bureaucrat that carries out orders over a territory.
(d) A hereditary noble.

4. What does Machiavelli suggest causes corruption?
(a) Princes who are not cruel enough with punishment.
(b) An insufficiency of or inability to enforce laws that deal effectively with corruption.
(c) Rebellious citizens who defy ruling authorities.
(d) Princes who are preoccupied with seeking pleasure rather than power.

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