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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Machiavelli say a hereditary prince is usually more loved by his subjects?
(a) His face is on their coins.
(b) He allows the people to do exactly as they please.
(c) He has less of a chance of giving offense.
(d) He goes to school with the children of the princedom.

2. What does Machiavelli insist about a Prince who lost his dominion by force?
(a) He would lose all popularity with the people.
(b) The people would forget all about him.
(c) He would have to run for his life and never return.
(d) It would be easy to get it back.

3. How does Machiavelli say that the great military leaders of history were so successful?
(a) By imitating the great men before them.
(b) By finding new ways to avoid war.
(c) By studying the arts.
(d) By relying on hired soldiers from other countries.

4. 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.

5. What does Machiavelli say is the only art expected of a prince?
(a) The art of war.
(b) The art of diplomacy.
(c) The art of collecting.
(d) The art of fine living.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Machiavelli say is the first requirement of a commander?

3. When does Machiavelli say a prince should be thinking most about military strategy?

4. What example does Machiavelli give of a prince who regained power after the opposition of the Venetians and Pope Julius?

5. How does Machiavelli say Agathocles became Prince of Syracuse?

(see the answer key)

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