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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who does Machiavelli put forward as an example of a King who made all the mistakes in ruling a new territory?
2. Why is setting up a system of government using conquered citizens effective?
3. What is the advantage of the sole prince as ruler?
4. How did the Romans maintain control in Capua, Carthage, and Numantia?
5. What does Machiavelli suggest is the best solution for governing a new territory?
Short Essay Questions
1. What value does Machiavelli put on his gift to Prince Lorenzo de Medici?
2. Explain how, according to Machiavelli, Alexander the Great was able to establish a government in Persia that lasted long after his untimely death.
3. How does Machiavelli distinguish between proper and improper use of cruelty?
4. What does Machiavelli mean when he says that dominions are obtained by either good Fortune or merit?
5. At the time Machiavelli is writing, he recognizes only two types of existing government. Explain each.
6. How does a prince maintain control inside a sieged city when the citizens see their homes and farms being burned outside the city?
7. How does Machiavelli say that hereditary States are the easier ones to control?
8. Describe the factors that may make it easier for a new prince to rule.
9. What is the difference between a principality established by the nobles and one set up by the commoners?
10. Tell how Machiavelli suggests it is easiest to control a conquered state.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay on how education or the lack of it played a part in the politics of Machiavelli's time.
Essay Topic 2
Write a story about how you imagine Prince Lorenzo de Medici reacted to THE PRINCE.
Essay Topic 3
Write a short story about an imaginary meeting between Machiavelli and the Godfather.
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