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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Machiavelli say was the reason for successes by Cyrus, Romulus, and Theseus?
(a) Like Moses, they could talk with God.
(b) They did not understand the thinking of the people.
(c) It had nothing to do with fortune, but was because of their own talents.
(d) They were standing in the right place at the right time.

2. What did Heiro of Syracuse do when he realized his mercenary troops were worthless?
(a) He hired more mercenaries.
(b) He had them cut to pieces.
(c) He put them on the front lines to be killed.
(d) He refused to pay them.

3. Why should a new prince not disarm his people?
(a) It gives the people added duties and importance.
(b) Disarmed people cannot protect their prince.
(c) It shows that he either distrusts the people or fears them.
(d) Having arms is a basic human right.

4. What combination of circumstances does Machiavelli identify in men like Cyrus, Romulus, and Theseus?
(a) Opportunity and merit.
(b) Time and location.
(c) Pride and ability.
(d) Strength and fortitude.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Machiavelli suggest is the best fortress for a prince?

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

3. After gaining dominions by merit, how does Machiavelli say a prince can hold his new territories?

4. What message does a prince give his subjects if he builds a fortress for himself?

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

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