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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What ancient example does Machiavelli use to illustrate the rise to power through criminal actions?
(a) Alexander the Great.
(b) Pope Alexander IV.
(c) Moses.
(d) Agathocles of Sicily.

2. What does Machiavelli say is the only art expected of a prince?
(a) The art of collecting.
(b) The art of fine living.
(c) The art of war.
(d) The art of diplomacy.

3. Who does Machiavelli single out as a prince who was always prepared for war?
(a) The sons of Sforza, Duke of Milan
(b) Xenophon
(c) Ramses II
(d) Philopoemonm, Prince of the Achaians

4. What can deprive a prince of his princedom?
(a) Public elections.
(b) Revolution among the lowest class of subjects.
(c) Extrodinary and irresistable force.
(d) Disagreements within a family of hereditary rulers.

5. What does Machiavelli suggest may make a hereditary ruler unpopular with his people?
(a) Staying away from the princedom for long periods of time.
(b) Never changing the way they are accustomed to being ruled.
(c) Using his army to gain more territory.
(d) Outrageous vices.

Short Answer Questions

1. What role does morality play in keeping a dominion safe according to Machiavelli?

2. What does Machiavelli suggest makes for peace in a dominion?

3. What does Machiavelli insist about a Prince who lost his dominion by force?

4. What powerful force does Machiavelli say can efface innovations in government?

5. Prior to Charles VIII of France coming to Italy, what was the main focus of the Pope, the Venetians, the King of Naples, the Duke of Milan, and the Florentines?

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