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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 prince keep down factions in his princedom?
(a) Factions keep him tied up as a judge all the time.
(b) The weaker faction will side with an outside enemy, and the stronger will not be able to hold out.
(c) People enjoy the debates and work production slows down.
(d) The prince must decide which faction is stronger and play up to them.

2. Those who were viewed with suspicion at the beginning of a princedom usually become the most loyal subjects. Why?
(a) They work hard to gain the approval of the prince.
(b) They never did anything to cause distrust in the first place.
(c) The prince was a poor judge of character in the beginning.
(d) The prince will use them for unpopular tasks.

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

4. How does Machiavelli define auxiliary forces?
(a) Women mercenaries who fight along side of men.
(b) Extra manpower that may be called to active duty during a war.
(c) The best insurance a prince has for his safety.
(d) Those borrowed from other principalities to wage war.

5. What combination of circumstances does Machiavelli identify in men like Cyrus, Romulus, and Theseus?
(a) Time and location.
(b) Pride and ability.
(c) Strength and fortitude.
(d) Opportunity and merit.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Biblical example does Machiavelli use to show that someone else's arms are useless?

2. Citing Moses, Cyrus, Romulus, and Theseus, what distinction does Machiavelli make about Moses?

3. What does Machiavelli say was the reason for successes by Cyrus, Romulus, and Theseus?

4. What did Heiro of Syracuse do when he realized his mercenary troops were worthless?

5. Why does Machiavelli say that auxiliary forces are more dangerous than mercenaries?

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