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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What Biblical example does Machiavelli use to show that someone else's arms are useless?
(a) David and Goliath.
(b) Caleb and Joshua.
(c) Egypt and Syria.
(d) Samson and Delilah.

2. Why does Machiavelli say that Prince Lorenzo should not be surprised at what he is saying about new princedoms?
(a) He is citing his own experience as a new prince.
(b) He is the only man who knows the facts he is about to reveal.
(c) He will talk only about princes he has known personally.
(d) He is giving the highest examples from history.

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

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

5. Why does Machiavelli say that auxiliary forces are more dangerous than mercenaries?
(a) Auxiliary forces are not considered deserters if they run from war.
(b) Mercenaries can all speak the language of the princedom.
(c) Auxiliary forces may be recalled if their home dominion is attacked.
(d) Auxilaries need less time and opportunity to move against the ruler that employed them.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After gaining dominions by merit, how does Machiavelli say a prince can hold his new territories?

3. How does Machiavelli define auxiliary forces?

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

5. How does Machiavelli describe the temper (mindset) of the public?

(see the answer key)

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