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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The next best way to rule a new territory, according to Machiavelli, is to establish a colony. Why?
(a) The conquered people get lots of land and plenty to eat.
(b) The people who have been harmed can take revenge easily.
(c) The people can now take justice into their own hands.
(d) The only people really annoyed will be those who have lost their land.

2. How does Machiavelli say that those who help a prince obtain a new princedom may turn against him?
(a) By going elsewhere to fight new battles.
(b) By deciding that they do not need the prince.
(c) By becoming jealous of his new power.
(d) By not receiving what was promised to them.

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

4. What reasons does Machiavelli put forward to get Prince Lorenzo to read his book?
(a) Experience and the absence of flattery.
(b) Experience and his ability as a writer.
(c) Experience and his personal need.
(d) Experience and his low-born status.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Machiavelli say a hereditary prince is usually more loved by his subjects?

2. What is the custom of Machiavelli's day in approaching a prince?

3. What does Machiavelli see as an inevitable result of changes in government?

4. In acquiring a new dominion, if the prince does not use the force of his own arms, what alternative does Machiavelli suggest?

5. What example does Machiavelli give of a prince who regained power after the opposition of the Venetians and Pope Julius?

(see the answer key)

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