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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What role does morality play in keeping a dominion safe according to Machiavelli?
(a) None whatsoever.
(b) Only a little. People barely notice such things.
(c) Everything. The Prince must be ruled by God.
(d) It is only necessary for hereditary Princedoms.

2. What are the two types of government identified by Machiavelli?
(a) Kingdom and City State.
(b) City State and Territory.
(c) State and Republic.
(d) State and Dominion.

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

4. What is the custom of Machiavelli's day in approaching a prince?
(a) Coming in on hands and knees.
(b) Catching the prince outside his palace.
(c) Bringing a gift.
(d) Writing a petition of audience.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened when Rome tried to use the same methods the Spartans had used with Greece?

2. The next best way to rule a new territory, according to Machiavelli, is to establish a colony. Why?

3. What is Machiavelli offering the Prince Lorenzo de Medici?

4. What does Machiavelli say a new prince must do quickly after gaining a new dominion?

5. What does Machiavelli suggest is the best solution for governing a new territory?

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