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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was responsible for weakening the power of Colonna and Orsini, the barons of Rome?
(a) Cesare Borgia.
(b) Remiro d'Orco.
(c) Charles VIII of France.
(d) King Louis VII.

2. What does Machiavelli suggest may make a hereditary ruler unpopular with his people?
(a) Staying away from the princedom for long periods of time.
(b) Never changing the way they are accustomed to being ruled.
(c) Using his army to gain more territory.
(d) Outrageous vices.

3. Aside from humble beginnings, what does Machiavelli say that Agathocles and Oliverotto have in common?
(a) They refused to resort to political assassination.
(b) They were both Italians.
(c) They got their positions from other princes.
(d) They knew what they wanted and made a plan to get it.

4. What role does morality play in keeping a dominion safe according to Machiavelli?
(a) Only a little. People barely notice such things.
(b) It is only necessary for hereditary Princedoms.
(c) Everything. The Prince must be ruled by God.
(d) None whatsoever.

5. What type of principality does Machiavelli claim may be kept without talent or fortune?
(a) Ecclesiastical.
(b) Absolute monarchy.
(c) Monastic.
(d) Hereditary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What powerful force does Machiavelli say can efface innovations in government?

2. In THE PRINCE, why does Machiavelli deal only with dominions and not republics?

3. Why does Machiavelli not use Agathocles as an example of meritorious rise to power?

4. Who does Machiavelli single out as a prince who was always prepared for war?

5. What is the irony of the death of Oliverotto of Fermo who came to power by assembling all the leaders for a dinner and then killing them all?

(see the answer key)

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