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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Machiavelli not use Agathocles as an example of meritorious rise to power?
(a) Because his cruelty continued after he came to power.
(b) Because he came from humble beginnings.
(c) Beause he did not plan what to do after he became prince.
(d) Because he was not successful in gaining control of Sicily.

2. What example does Machiavelli cite as a wholly new princedom?
(a) Milan under Francesco Sforza.
(b) The new Kingdom of Naples.
(c) The Kingdom of Spain.
(d) Venice under the Doge.

3. What does Machiavelli suggest is the surest way to govern a conquered territory?
(a) Destroy its civil and political systems first.
(b) Declare many holidays.
(c) Start paying higher salaries to bureaucrats.
(d) Keep the old system in place.

4. Why does Machiavelli insist that hereditary princedoms are more easily maintained?
(a) The prince has more power than a republic.
(b) The people are already familiar with that form of government.
(c) All people everywhere actually prefer a prince.
(d) The prince changes things often at his own whim.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Machiavelli say that the successors of Alexander the Great were able to retain power after his untimely death?

2. What advantage does Machiavelli point out for Princes who rule hereditary dominions?

3. What is it that Machiavelli prizes most of his possessions?

4. What one thing does Machiavelli insist that every prince needs?

5. What example does Machiavelli give of a conquered territory rebelling against 100 years of servitude?

(see the answer key)

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