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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) Egypt and Syria.
(c) Samson and Delilah.
(d) Caleb and Joshua.

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

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

4. Those who were viewed with suspicion at the beginning of a princedom usually become the most loyal subjects. Why?
(a) They never did anything to cause distrust in the first place.
(b) They work hard to gain the approval of the prince.
(c) The prince was a poor judge of character in the beginning.
(d) The prince will use them for unpopular tasks.

5. 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) 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) Like Moses, they could talk with God.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why should a new prince not disarm his people?

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?

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