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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After gaining dominions by merit, how does Machiavelli say a prince can hold his new territories?
(a) It is impossible.
(b) Easily.
(c) Rarely.
(d) With great difficulty.

2. What does Machiavelli suggest is the best fortress for a prince?
(a) A palace in the center of the city.
(b) Favorable public opinion.
(c) A palace surrounded by a wide moat.
(d) Military barracks surrounding his palace.

3. Why should a prince keep down factions in his princedom?
(a) The weaker faction will side with an outside enemy, and the stronger will not be able to hold out.
(b) People enjoy the debates and work production slows down.
(c) Factions keep him tied up as a judge all the time.
(d) The prince must decide which faction is stronger and play up to them.

4. How does Machiavelli describe the temper (mindset) of the public?
(a) Ignorant.
(b) Careless.
(c) Easily maintained.
(d) Fickle.

5. Citing Moses, Cyrus, Romulus, and Theseus, what distinction does Machiavelli make about Moses?
(a) Moses never actually established himself as a leader.
(b) There was something in Moses, some ability that made him worthy to speak with God.
(c) Instead of ruling the Egyptians after defeating them, he left.
(d) There is no histroy of Moses outside of the Jewish holy writings.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Machiavelli classify auxiliary troops?

2. A prince who has acquired a new dominion added to his own should disarm the conquered people. Why?

3. What Biblical example does Machiavelli use to show that someone else's arms are useless?

4. What did Heiro of Syracuse do when he realized his mercenary troops were worthless?

5. What historical example does Machiavelli give to show how a military should be organized?

(see the answer key)

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