1. One Princedom, according to Machiavelli, is ruled by a sole prince; the other is by a prince and his barons. What does Machiavelli see as a weakness of the latter?
(a) The prince does always knows what the barons are doing in their territories.
(b) The prince becomes lazy and leaves everything up to the barons.
(c) If the prince dies the barons all lose their hereditary titles.
(d) The barons hold their titles by heredity and not by the favor of the prince, so there is less loyalty.

2. How can a prince deal with the people when they see their lands burning outside the city walls?
(a) He can issue food stamps.
(b) He can tell them about the cruelties of the enemy if they are captured.
(c) He can tell them it is not as bad as it looks from inside the city walls.
(d) He can make them believe it is all just an illusion.

3. What does Machiavelli suggest may make a hereditary ruler unpopular with his people?
(a) Staying away from the princedom for long periods of time.
(b) Never changing the way they are accustomed to being ruled.
(c) Using his army to gain more territory.
(d) Outrageous vices.

4. Who does Machiavelli single out as a prince who was always prepared for war?
(a) Xenophon
(b) Ramses II
(c) The sons of Sforza, Duke of Milan
(d) Philopoemonm, Prince of the Achaians

5. What is the first test of a new prince as a judge?
(a) Firing his military leaders and putting them into prison.
(b) The number of executions he orders at the beginning of his reign.
(c) The wisdom and ability of the ministers he chooses to help him.
(d) The amount of public aid he offers the people.