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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What themes does Machiavelli introduce in Chapter One?
(a) Good fortune and merit.
(b) Colonization and residency.
(c) Arms and strategy.
(d) The importance of a republic.

2. What is the Renaissance Italian's view of political misfortune?
(a) Perceived weakness on the part of opponents.
(b) Lack of ability to govern.
(c) Punishment of God for misdeeds.
(d) Something that just happens.

3. How do the Medici come to power?
(a) Through clever political manipulation.
(b) Through inheritance.
(c) Through war.
(d) Through democratic elections.

4. What example does Machiavelli give of a dominion that is a limb of a larger one?
(a) The King of Naples as part of the dominions of Spain.
(b) The Medici as part of the Borgia dominions.
(c) The Prince of Venice as part of the dominions of France.
(d) The Holy Roman Empire.

5. What advantage does Machiavelli point out for Princes who rule hereditary dominions?
(a) He can get away with having more vices.
(b) People are accustomed to rule by that family.
(c) The Prince who inherited his donimion can disband his army.
(d) It is impossible for him to lose his dominion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Machiavelli removing from the political thinking during a time when the Roman Catholic Church was still appointing Emperors?

2. Why does Machiavelli say that new territories are harder to govern than hereditary ones?

3. What role does morality play in keeping a dominion safe according to Machiavelli?

4. What does Machiavelli say his desire is for Prince Lorenzo?

5. What are the two types of government identified by Machiavelli?

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