This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three, The Example of Rome's Great Men, Salus Populi, Suprema Lex, Further Reflections Based on the Samnite Wars, The Preservation of Freedom in a Republic.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Machiavelli advise Captains to use new things at the time that he does?
(a) Because the enemy won't see them in camp.
(b) To give courage to his enemies and take it from enemies.
(c) Because training is the best time to determine their use.
(d) Because the new technology requires different tactics.

2. What often happens to Captains who see a tactical error committed by their enemies?
(a) They move into passes and ambush the enemy.
(b) They are blinded by the desire for victory.
(c) They take the steps to assure victory.
(d) They are overly cautious and bring defeat.

3. What did Machiavelli report led gatherings of people to make laws?
(a) To protect economic activity that benefited the city.
(b) To avoid evils that people committed on others.
(c) To set order to the defense of the city.
(d) So resources could be justly distributed.

4. What does Machiavelli consider one of the most important reasons the Roman Empire was successful in expanding its borders?
(a) It had laws that kept the Plebes in their place.
(b) It showed skill in placing Nobles in control over colonies.
(c) It kept Citizens in poverty.
(d) The Senate gave great authority to military leaders over Cities that Rome was attacking.

5. According to Machiavelli, what type of people seek what office to cause a city to become corrupt?
(a) The working poor seek to become plebes.
(b) Weak and dependent people seek to become senators.
(c) Generals seek to become senators.
(d) The rich and powerful, rather than the virtuous, seek to become judges (magistrates).