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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Cesare Borgia was helped in his drive for power by his father. Who was he?
(a) Pope Alexander IV.
(b) King Luis XII of France.
(c) The military head of the Orsini.
(d) Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan.

2. What characteristic of a leader can change fortune according to Machiavelli?
(a) Being at the right place and in the right time.
(b) A person's innate ability.
(c) The will of the people.
(d) The intervention of God.

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

4. What is the Renaissance Italian's view of political misfortune?
(a) Lack of ability to govern.
(b) Something that just happens.
(c) Punishment of God for misdeeds.
(d) Perceived weakness on the part of opponents.

5. In acquiring a new dominion, if the prince does not use the force of his own arms, what alternative does Machiavelli suggest?
(a) The arms of others.
(b) Free elections.
(c) Political intrigue.
(d) Appeals to the Pope of Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the advantage of the sole prince as ruler?

2. What is Machiavelli removing from the political thinking during a time when the Roman Catholic Church was still appointing Emperors?

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

4. Machiavelli gives the example of how Cesare Borgia used Minister Remiro d'Orco in his plan to rule Romagna. After d'Orco brought the territory under control, what does Machiavelli say Cesare Borgia did to get the loyalty of the people?

5. What does Machiavelli say was the real cause of Cesare Borgia's ultimate failure?

(see the answer key)

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