The Prince | Multiple Choice Test Questions

Multiple Choice Questions

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Multiple Choice - Prologue

1. What was the motivation for Machiavelli to write THE PRINCE?
a) He wanted to become a prince.
b) He wanted Prince Lorenzo de Medici to employ him.
c) He wanted to become a famous author.
d) He wanted to start a revolution.

2. What was Machiavelli's method for learning political government?
a) He formed a college to study the various ideas.
b) He tried all methods of government himself.
c) He relied on his own intuitions.
d) He studied the outstanding rulers of the past.

3. What reasons does Machiavelli put forward to get Prince Lorenzo to read his book? (read more)