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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Machiavelli classify auxiliary troops?
(a) As the best possible choice for a prince to make.
(b) As the worst possible choice for a prince to make.
(c) As cheaper than hiring independent mercenaries.
(d) As extremely reliable during a crisis.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why should a prince keep down factions in his princedom?

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

3. A prince who has acquired a new dominion added to his own should disarm the conquered people. Why?

4. What combination of circumstances does Machiavelli identify in men like Cyrus, Romulus, and Theseus?

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

(see the answer key)

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