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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What role does morality play in keeping a dominion safe according to Machiavelli?
(a) It is only necessary for hereditary Princedoms.
(b) Only a little. People barely notice such things.
(c) Everything. The Prince must be ruled by God.
(d) None whatsoever.

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

5. What does Machiavelli insist about a Prince who lost his dominion by force?
(a) The people would forget all about him.
(b) He would have to run for his life and never return.
(c) He would lose all popularity with the people.
(d) It would be easy to get it back.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Machiavelli suggest makes for peace in a dominion?

3. What powerful force does Machiavelli say can efface innovations in government?

4. How does Machiavelli say that those who help a prince obtain a new princedom may turn against him?

5. Why does Machiavelli insist that hereditary princedoms are more easily maintained?

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