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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What Biblical example does Machiavelli use to show that someone else's arms are useless?
(a) Samson and Delilah.
(b) Egypt and Syria.
(c) Caleb and Joshua.
(d) David and Goliath.

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

3. What example does Machiavelli give of a prince who regained power after the opposition of the Venetians and Pope Julius?
(a) The Duke of Ferrara.
(b) The Duke of Earle.
(c) The Duke of Milan.
(d) The Duke of Genoa.

4. Aside from granting favors to his subjects during a siege, what does Machiavelli suggest a wise prince might do?
(a) Make promises he knows he could never keep.
(b) Have parties within the walls as though nothing is wrong outside.
(c) Get his subjects to do favors for him.
(d) Bribe his nobles to help him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which examples does Machiavelli use to support the idea of not being overly generous?

2. What response does a prince receive if he is seen as fickle, effeminate, cowardly, frivolous, or irresolute?

3. What does Machiavelli suggest makes for peace in a dominion?

4. What does Machiavelli suggest may make a hereditary ruler unpopular with his people?

5. What example does Machiavelli give of a conquered territory rebelling against 100 years of servitude?

(see the answer key)

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