1. 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 not receiving what was promised to them.
(c) By deciding that they do not need the prince.
(d) By becoming jealous of his new power.

2. Does Machiavelli suggest that rising to power through cruelty is always wrong?
(a) He says any use of cruelty cannot be justified.
(b) He states that political assassination is not cruelty.
(c) He believes that cruelty must continue to be successful.
(d) He suggests that there is a proper use of cruelty.

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

4. Why is Niccolo Machiavelli suddenly out of a job?
(a) He has been working for the government overthrown by the Medici.
(b) He insulted Prince Lorenzo de Medici.
(c) He has taken too much time off.
(d) He has had a long illness.

5. What problem faces a prince appointed by the nobles?
(a) The people know they have rights under a price appointed by the nobles.
(b) The nobles see themselves as his equal and are not inclined to obey him.
(c) The people will only support a prince appointed by the nobles.
(d) The nobles never have the good will of the people which makes for tensions.