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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What example does Machiavelli cite as a wholly new princedom?
(a) Milan under Francesco Sforza.
(b) Venice under the Doge.
(c) The new Kingdom of Naples.
(d) The Kingdom of Spain.

2. What does Machiavelli say his desire is for Prince Lorenzo?
(a) That he recognizes Machiavelli's genius.
(b) That he not become a tyrant.
(c) That he attain all the merits he deserves.
(d) That he sets up a completely new form of government.

3. Why does Machiavelli insist that hereditary princedoms are more easily maintained?
(a) The prince changes things often at his own whim.
(b) The prince has more power than a republic.
(c) The people are already familiar with that form of government.
(d) All people everywhere actually prefer a prince.

4. How does Machiavelli say that the successors of Alexander the Great were able to retain power after his untimely death?
(a) Under his system, governance was easily transferred to his appointed ministers.
(b) They did not let the people know that Alexander had died.
(c) The people did not care who ruled them.
(d) The people were so happy to be rid of Darius that they accepted anyone else.

5. Why is Niccolo Machiavelli suddenly out of a job?
(a) He has taken too much time off.
(b) He has been working for the government overthrown by the Medici.
(c) He insulted Prince Lorenzo de Medici.
(d) He has had a long illness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Machiavelli suggest is the surest way to govern a conquered territory?

2. Why does Machiavelli say a hereditary prince is usually more loved by his subjects?

3. What form of government comes from a long line of ancestors?

4. What characteristic of a leader can change fortune according to Machiavelli?

5. What is the Renaissance Italian's view of political misfortune?

(see the answer key)

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