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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does say the sole prince can do that the prince with barons cannot?
(a) Shift the rulers of territories at his discretion.
(b) Change his residence whenever he likes.
(c) Travel any time he wants.
(d) Move the subjects from place to place.

2. What does Machiavelli say a new prince must do quickly after gaining a new dominion?
(a) Build a new palace.
(b) Read his book.
(c) Hand out money.
(d) Learn quickly.

3. What is the advantage of the prince selected by the people?
(a) The nobles will always see this as a good sign and cooperate with the prince.
(b) He will be unable to ignore the wishes of the nobles.
(c) He will have their support because all they want is not to be oppresed.
(d) The people will see the prince change them in many ways.

4. Citing Moses, Cyrus, Romulus, and Theseus, what distinction does Machiavelli make about Moses?
(a) Instead of ruling the Egyptians after defeating them, he left.
(b) There was something in Moses, some ability that made him worthy to speak with God.
(c) Moses never actually established himself as a leader.
(d) There is no histroy of Moses outside of the Jewish holy writings.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What reasons does Machiavelli put forward to get Prince Lorenzo to read his book?

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

3. What does Machiavelli see as the problem with barons?

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

5. How did the Romans maintain control in Capua, Carthage, and Numantia?

(see the answer key)

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