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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is it that Machiavelli prizes most of his possessions?
(a) His knowledge of the actions of great men.
(b) Horses and armor.
(c) Gold and precious gems.
(d) Fine fabrics.

3. What are the two types of government identified by Machiavelli?
(a) State and Dominion.
(b) State and Republic.
(c) Kingdom and City State.
(d) City State and Territory.

4. What is it that Machiavelli refrains from doing in his book?
(a) Using high sounding literary devices to make the work seem more important.
(b) Using language of respect that is usually spoken before a prince.
(c) Making everything brief in his writing so that main points are missed.
(d) Giving only the facts of great leaders and how they governed.

5. Why does Machiavelli say a hereditary prince is usually more loved by his subjects?
(a) He has less of a chance of giving offense.
(b) He goes to school with the children of the princedom.
(c) His face is on their coins.
(d) He allows the people to do exactly as they please.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Machiavelli compare himself in writing this book?

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

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

4. What does Machiavelli suggest is the best solution for governing a new territory?

5. How does Machiavelli think New Dominions were formed?

(see the answer key)

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