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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Machiavelli suggest is the best solution for governing a new territory?
(a) The new Prince should raise taxes.
(b) The new Prince should live there.
(c) The new Prince should go away and let the people have self-rule.
(d) The new Prince should kill his own military commanders.

2. Who does Machiavelli put forward as an example of a King who made all the mistakes in ruling a new territory?
(a) Archduke Ferdinand of Austria.
(b) Charles I of Spain.
(c) Duke Lodovico.
(d) Louis XII of France.

3. 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.

4. How does Machiavelli think New Dominions were formed?
(a) Through Ability or Accident.
(b) Through War and Pestilence.
(c) Through democratic elections.
(d) Through Fortune or Ability.

5. How does Machiavelli define a new princedom or dominion?
(a) One that comes from political intrigue.
(b) One that does not come from a long line of ruling ancestors.
(c) One that is an entirely new settlement.
(d) One that kills all the citizens of the old regime.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the motivation for Machiavelli to write THE PRINCE?

2. Why is Niccolo Machiavelli suddenly out of a job?

3. In THE PRINCE, why does Machiavelli deal only with dominions and not republics?

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

5. What can deprive a prince of his princedom?

(see the answer key)

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