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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A prince who has acquired a new dominion added to his own should disarm the conquered people. Why?
(a) It shows the new subjects that they are safe.
(b) He only needs the arms to add to his arsenal.
(c) The new subjects will feel that the miliary will protect them.
(d) The arms should be in the control of his own military.

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

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 studying the arts.
(c) By finding new ways to avoid war.
(d) By relying on hired soldiers from other countries.

4. Which examples does Machiavelli use to support the idea of not being overly generous?
(a) Moses and the Duke of Milan.
(b) The King of Spain and the King of France.
(c) King Midas and King Darius.
(d) King Saul and Ramses the Great.

5. What does Machiavelli suggest is the surest way to govern a conquered territory?
(a) Start paying higher salaries to bureaucrats.
(b) Destroy its civil and political systems first.
(c) Declare many holidays.
(d) Keep the old system in place.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which statement is true according to Machiavelli?

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

3. What is Machiavelli's example of rule by a sole prince?

4. What does Machiavelli suggest is the best fortress for a prince?

5. Aside from humble beginnings, what does Machiavelli say that Agathocles and Oliverotto have in common?

(see the answer key)

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