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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Machiavelli suggest makes for peace in a dominion?
(a) A brilliant and vocal Prince.
(b) A Prince who knows how to keep the people in line by force.
(c) A Prince who knows how to hide his bad habits.
(d) Each day being the same as the day before.

3. What characteristic of a leader can change fortune according to Machiavelli?
(a) The will of the people.
(b) Being at the right place and in the right time.
(c) A person's innate ability.
(d) The intervention of God.

4. In acquiring a new dominion, if the prince does not use the force of his own arms, what alternative does Machiavelli suggest?
(a) The arms of others.
(b) Free elections.
(c) Appeals to the Pope of Rome.
(d) Political intrigue.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What example does Machiavelli give of a dominion that is a limb of a larger one?

2. How does Machiavelli define a new princedom or dominion?

3. What does Machiavelli insist about a Prince who lost his dominion by force?

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

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

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