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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Machiavelli say a prince can make himself feared without making himself hated?
(a) By taking the women away.
(b) By leaving people's property alone.
(c) By hanging only unpopular criminals.
(d) By giving pardons to criminals.

2. What does Machiavelli suggest will be the reaction of the people if he is greedy and seizes property and women?
(a) They will think he is a just ruler.
(b) They will hate him.
(c) They will support him.
(d) They will become like him.

3. Who is Machiavelli's ultimate example of the correct use of cruelty?
(a) Moses.
(b) Hannibal.
(c) King Louis.
(d) Alexander the Great.

4. Why does Machiavelli not use Agathocles as an example of meritorious rise to power?
(a) Beause he did not plan what to do after he became prince.
(b) Because his cruelty continued after he came to power.
(c) Because he came from humble beginnings.
(d) Because he was not successful in gaining control of Sicily.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Cesare Borgia's greatest mistake according to Machiavelli?

2. What does the prince gain from rewarding his ministers well for jobs well done?

3. After Alexander VI, how did the Pope continue to strengthen the Church's position?

4. Ending his discussion of Ecclesiastical Dominions, why is Machiavelli so circumspect about the current Pope?

5. What type of principality does Machiavelli claim may be kept without talent or fortune?

(see the answer key)

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