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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Machiavelli say will be an advantage to a prince who lost his dominion by force of arms?
(a) The tendency of new governments to rely heavily on hereditary princes.
(b) A mishap on the part of the new government.
(c) The sympathy of the surrounding dominions.
(d) The money he was able to stash away before being invaded.

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

3. What does Machiavelli say is the first requirement of a commander?
(a) Knowing how to locate the enemy, deploy his soldiers, and lay siege to a city.
(b) Frequently reviewing his troops.
(c) Making sure he has the money to pay his mercenaries.
(d) Making constant changes in his miliary command.

4. Why does Machiavelli not use Agathocles as an example of meritorious rise to power?
(a) Because his cruelty continued after he came to power.
(b) Beause he did not plan what to do after he became prince.
(c) Because he was not successful in gaining control of Sicily.
(d) Because he came from humble beginnings.

5. What example does Machiavelli give of a prince who regained power after the opposition of the Venetians and Pope Julius?
(a) The Duke of Earle.
(b) The Duke of Genoa.
(c) The Duke of Ferrara.
(d) The Duke of Milan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ending his discussion of Ecclesiastical Dominions, why is Machiavelli so circumspect about the current Pope?

2. Prior to Charles VIII of France coming to Italy, what was the main focus of the Pope, the Venetians, the King of Naples, the Duke of Milan, and the Florentines?

3. What advantage does Machiavelli point out for Princes who rule hereditary dominions?

4. Who was responsible for weakening the power of Colonna and Orsini, the barons of Rome?

5. Does Machiavelli suggest that rising to power through cruelty is always wrong?

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