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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why should a new prince not disarm his people?
(a) It shows that he either distrusts the people or fears them.
(b) Disarmed people cannot protect their prince.
(c) Having arms is a basic human right.
(d) It gives the people added duties and importance.

2. What historical example does Machiavelli give to show how a military should be organized?
(a) Sparticus and the Roman slaves.
(b) The last days of the Roman Empire.
(c) Darius, King of Persia.
(d) Phillip, father of Alexander the Great.

3. A prince who has acquired a new dominion added to his own should disarm the conquered people. Why?
(a) It shows the new subjects that they are safe.
(b) He only needs the arms to add to his arsenal.
(c) The new subjects will feel that the miliary will protect them.
(d) The arms should be in the control of his own military.

4. What does Machiavelli say was the reason for successes by Cyrus, Romulus, and Theseus?
(a) They did not understand the thinking of the people.
(b) They were standing in the right place at the right time.
(c) It had nothing to do with fortune, but was because of their own talents.
(d) Like Moses, they could talk with God.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Machiavelli say that Prince Lorenzo should not be surprised at what he is saying about new princedoms?

2. What message does a prince give his subjects if he builds a fortress for himself?

3. How does Machiavelli classify auxiliary troops?

4. Those who were viewed with suspicion at the beginning of a princedom usually become the most loyal subjects. Why?

5. What does Machiavelli suggest is the best fortress for a prince?

(see the answer key)

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