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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One, The Development of Rome's Constitution, The Popular Demand for a Share in Government, The Management of the Populace, The Advantages of Popular Government.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Machiavelli identify as tactics the Citizen seeking not to be harmed uses?
(a) Acquiring friendships either through honest means or by supplying money to protect themselves from the powerful (bribes).
(b) Obscurity.
(c) The financial ability to buy protection.
(d) Friendships with Citizens who are bold enough to fight.

2. What did Machiavelli suggest is the advantage of settling in areas that were "sterile" (barren)?
(a) Barren areas stand at crossroads between fertile areas so they can control trade between prosperous cities.
(b) The isolation from more fertile areas allow for greater freedom.
(c) Residents of sterile areas become more creative and develop technologies that can be sold to more fertile areas.
(d) The poverty of resources would require those living there to have less cause for discord.

3. What historical records did Machiavelli use to support his point for keeping two important items out of peril?
(a) Historical records of Tullus and Metius.
(b) Historical records of military tactics.
(c) Historical records of Rome and France.
(d) Historical records of Hannibal and England.

4. How does Machiavelli suggest that Princes and other leaders deal with acts that offend their citizens?
(a) Make the offense quickly then act to reassure them and give them cause to quiet and firm their spirits.
(b) Increase taxes on the wealthy and use the money in ways that benefit the general masses.
(c) Increase their power and penalties for crimes and scare the Citizens into submission and acceptance.
(d) Distract the Citizens by making war against a nearby province.

5. Reviewing earlier chapters of "The Discourses", why would Machiavelli consider long wars in foreign lands important?
(a) Because Machiavelli suggested long wars helped to keep Republics united.
(b) Because long wars assures that poverty will be maintained for everyone in the Republic.
(c) Because long wars give Nobles an opportunity for Nobles to encourage Plebes to perform glorious works for the Republic.
(d) Because Machiavelli considers fighting wars and building empires to be signs of virtuous leaders.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what should Princes be most ashamed in Machiavelli's view?

2. What was the inspiration for Machiavelli's "The Discourses"?

3. Why does Machiavelli suggest that those who have received great rewards should not be spared punishments for acting badly?

4. What is Machiavelli's explanation for initiating his recommended approach with enemies against an empire?

5. How does Machiavelli recommend a Republic deal with enemies that spring up within an empire?

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