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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What did Heiro of Syracuse do when he realized his mercenary troops were worthless?
(a) He refused to pay them.
(b) He hired more mercenaries.
(c) He put them on the front lines to be killed.
(d) He had them cut to pieces.

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

5. After gaining dominions by merit, how does Machiavelli say a prince can hold his new territories?
(a) Easily.
(b) It is impossible.
(c) With great difficulty.
(d) Rarely.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What historical example does Machiavelli give to show how a military should be organized?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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