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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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) It had nothing to do with fortune, but was because of their own talents.
(c) They were standing in the right place at the right time.
(d) Like Moses, they could talk with God.

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

5. What message does a prince give his subjects if he builds a fortress for himself?
(a) That he fears the people.
(b) That he trusts his military advisors.
(c) That he is more important than the people.
(d) That he will always be ready to defend the people.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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