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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How will a prince often be judged by others?
(a) By the number of sons he has.
(b) By the family he marries into.
(c) By the behavior of his ministers.
(d) By the size of his palace.

3. What does Machiavelli say was the real cause of Cesare Borgia's ultimate failure?
(a) His bad choices of political allies.
(b) His lack of knowledge of what to do after his father's death.
(c) His ill health after the death of his father.
(d) His opposition from the new Pope after the death of Alexander IV.

4. Those who were viewed with suspicion at the beginning of a princedom usually become the most loyal subjects. Why?
(a) The prince will use them for unpopular tasks.
(b) The prince was a poor judge of character in the beginning.
(c) They never did anything to cause distrust in the first place.
(d) They work hard to gain the approval of the prince.

5. Who does Machiavelli cite as an example of generosity that ended badly?
(a) Alexander the Great.
(b) Moses.
(c) Julius Caesar.
(d) Marc Anthony.

Short Answer Questions

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

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 does Machiavelli see as the problem with barons?

4. What is the first test of a new prince as a judge?

5. What is the advantage of being miserly?

(see the answer key)

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