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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. If a city is well fortified against attack, what will cause the enemy to retreat?
(a) They will retreat because the fortified city makes them believe there are other armies in the field.
(b) They will retreat because they do not have enough supplies to feed themselves.
(c) They will retreat because they cannot afford a long seige.
(d) They will retreat because they are cold outside the walls of the city.

2. Why does Machiavelli say a hereditary prince is usually more loved by his subjects?
(a) He goes to school with the children of the princedom.
(b) His face is on their coins.
(c) He allows the people to do exactly as they please.
(d) He has less of a chance of giving offense.

3. In acquiring a new dominion, if the prince does not use the force of his own arms, what alternative does Machiavelli suggest?
(a) Free elections.
(b) Appeals to the Pope of Rome.
(c) Political intrigue.
(d) The arms of others.

4. Before Pope Alexander VI, what prevented the Church from gaining even more power?
(a) The separation of Church and State.
(b) The threat of invasion by France.
(c) Wars fought between the Colonna, the Orsini and the Pope.
(d) The commercial power of the Venetians.

5. What is the Renaissance Italian's view of political misfortune?
(a) Something that just happens.
(b) Punishment of God for misdeeds.
(c) Lack of ability to govern.
(d) Perceived weakness on the part of opponents.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is more effective than honesty in a prince?

2. Who does Machiavelli say should always be in charge of the troops in a princedom?

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

4. How does Machiavelli define auxiliary forces?

5. Citing Moses, Cyrus, Romulus, and Theseus, what distinction does Machiavelli make about Moses?

(see the answer key)

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