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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. What does Machiavelli believe comes to a good army without a good Captain?
(a) It becomes insolent and dangerous.
(b) It regroups and promotes its most virtuous member.
(c) It breaks apart and goes home.
(d) It sells itself to the highest bidder.

2. What was the inspiration for Machiavelli's "The Discourses"?
(a) Machiavelli's fascination for power.
(b) Livy's account of the history of Rome written around 25 B.C.
(c) Machiavelli's interest in forms of government.
(d) Machiavelli's desire to guide politicians to serve the public needs.

3. What support did Machiavelli use for his view of what he considers to be the worst example provided by leaders?
(a) A recent denial of appeal by Girolamo Savonarola to five citizens sentenced to death after Savonarola wrote the law allowing appeals.
(b) A series of Caesars who named friends to be Captains.
(c) The lawlessness that overtook Carthage as its Princes suspended harsh sentences for crimes against the State.
(d) Tribunes who called the army from foreign provinces and decommissioned its Captains.

4. What finally forced Phillip into battle with Fabius, according to Machiavelli?
(a) He was laid siege in his fort.
(b) The Samnites fell victim to the Trojans.
(c) He was chased to his home and had to put a call out to his soldiers.
(d) The prolonged war worsened his condition and that of his subjects.

5. How did Roman soldiers provide for themselves before the Senate decided to pay them?
(a) They worked as aides to Senators.
(b) They were required to provide for their own needs.
(c) They received sponsorships from Nobles.
(d) They worked as farmers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Machiavelli claim causes disunity in a Republic?

2. What is the branch of government that Machiavelli recognizes as that which most prevents or causes corruption to come over a city?

3. According to Machiavelli in Section 1 of Book One, who are the two types of people who build cities?

4. What example does Machiavelli use to show how a Republic can handle a malady?

5. What does Machiavelli consider to be necessary when restoring a Republic from a Tyranny?

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