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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which prince does Machiavelli say must be generous?
(a) One who inherited his title.
(b) One just coming into power.
(c) One who is about to go to war.
(d) One who has excessive vices.

2. What does Machiavelli suggest is the best fortress for a prince?
(a) A palace surrounded by a wide moat.
(b) Favorable public opinion.
(c) Military barracks surrounding his palace.
(d) A palace in the center of the city.

3. In THE PRINCE, why does Machiavelli deal only with dominions and not republics?
(a) He thought dominions were much harder to keep.
(b) He wrote about republics in another work.
(c) There were no republics in his day.
(d) Dominions are much larger than republics.

4. What historical example does Machiavelli give to show how a military should be organized?
(a) The last days of the Roman Empire.
(b) Darius, King of Persia.
(c) Phillip, father of Alexander the Great.
(d) Sparticus and the Roman slaves.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Machiavelli think New Dominions were formed?

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

3. Why is setting up a system of government using conquered citizens effective?

4. Why does Machiavelli say a hereditary prince is usually more loved by his subjects?

5. If a city is well fortified against attack, what will cause the enemy to retreat?

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