This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One, The Development of Rome's Constitution, The Popular Demand for a Share in Government, The Management of the Populace, The Advantages of Popular Government.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What historical records did Machiavelli use to support his point for keeping two important items out of peril?
(a) Historical records of Tullus and Metius.
(b) Historical records of military tactics.
(c) Historical records of Rome and France.
(d) Historical records of Hannibal and England.

2. 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) Because without the power of the Caesars, the empire would have had difficulty avoiding hazards.
(c) The Roman Caesars acted ruthlessly when confronted with challenges.
(d) The Roman Caesars were skilled in choosing advisers to direct the directions of the Republic.

3. 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.

4. 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) Rome would send out armies to colonize lands that were then distributed to Nobles.
(b) They reduced taxes on themselves and used their increased wealth to buy back their land.
(c) They raised taxes on Plebes who used the land awarded to them by the Agrarian Laws.
(d) The Nobles took political control over the Senate and changed the laws to allow Nobles to control all the land of the Empire.

5. What were the reasons that Machiavelli cited for the Roman Senate choosing to pay a public stipend to fighting men (soldiers)?
(a) To increase the number of soldiers in the army.
(b) Because without the stipend, wars could not be made for any length of time, neither could Rome besiege towns nor lead armies to a distance.
(c) To hide the increased taxes that were used to build houses for Nobles.
(d) To keep the citizens in poverty so they would support wars.