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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) The last days of the Roman Empire.
(b) Phillip, father of Alexander the Great.
(c) Darius, King of Persia.
(d) Sparticus and the Roman slaves.

2. What does Machiavelli suggest is the best fortress for a prince?
(a) Military barracks surrounding his palace.
(b) A palace surrounded by a wide moat.
(c) Favorable public opinion.
(d) A palace in the center of the city.

3. What does Machiavelli say was the reason for successes by Cyrus, Romulus, and Theseus?
(a) Like Moses, they could talk with God.
(b) They were standing in the right place at the right time.
(c) It had nothing to do with fortune, but was because of their own talents.
(d) They did not understand the thinking of the people.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Machiavelli classify auxiliary troops?

3. Those who were viewed with suspicion at the beginning of a princedom usually become the most loyal subjects. Why?

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?

(see the answer key)

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