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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Machiavelli say that auxiliary forces are more dangerous than mercenaries?
(a) Auxiliary forces may be recalled if their home dominion is attacked.
(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) Mercenaries can all speak the language of the princedom.

3. A prince who has acquired a new dominion added to his own should disarm the conquered people. Why?
(a) It shows the new subjects that they are safe.
(b) The new subjects will feel that the miliary will protect them.
(c) He only needs the arms to add to his arsenal.
(d) The arms should be in the control of his own military.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What message does a prince give his subjects if he builds a fortress for himself?

5. Why does Machiavelli say that Prince Lorenzo should not be surprised at what he is saying about new princedoms?

(see the answer key)

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