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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Machiavelli think New Dominions were formed?
(a) Through Fortune or Ability.
(b) Through War and Pestilence.
(c) Through democratic elections.
(d) Through Ability or Accident.

2. Aside from humble beginnings, what does Machiavelli say that Agathocles and Oliverotto have in common?
(a) They were both Italians.
(b) They got their positions from other princes.
(c) They refused to resort to political assassination.
(d) They knew what they wanted and made a plan to get it.

3. What example does Machiavelli give of a prince who had the support of his people and was able to withstand invasion?
(a) Cesar Borgia of Romagna.
(b) Gracci of Rome.
(c) Giorgio Scalli of Florence.
(d) Nabis, Prince of Sparta.

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

5. After Alexander VI, how did the Pope continue to strengthen the Church's position?
(a) By gaining more popularity among the Italians.
(b) By selling ecclesiastical offices and annexing land.
(c) By putting monasteries in new dominions.
(d) By military invasions of other dominions.

Short Answer Questions

1. How can a prince deal with the people when they see their lands burning outside the city walls?

2. Does Machiavelli suggest that rising to power through cruelty is always wrong?

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

4. What does Machiavelli see as the problem with barons?

5. What does Machiavelli cite as the measure of strength of a principality?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Cesare Borgia hold onto power in Romagna?

2. Discuss the Duke of Ferrara as a prince who regained his prominence after a period of time.

3. Describe the factors that may make it easier for a new prince to rule.

4. How are Ecclesiastical dominions so easily maintained?

5. At the time Machiavelli is writing, he recognizes only two types of existing government. Explain each.

6. What advantage does the hereditary prince have in maintaining his dominion?

7. What are the two types of princedoms as identified by Machiavelli?

8. How does Machiavelli distinguish between proper and improper use of cruelty?

9. What are the difficulties new princes face when setting up a new government?

10. Explain how Machiavelli sees the importance of sound laws and a sound military.

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