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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What example does Machiavelli give of a dominion that is a limb of a larger one?
(a) The Prince of Venice as part of the dominions of France.
(b) The Medici as part of the Borgia dominions.
(c) The King of Naples as part of the dominions of Spain.
(d) The Holy Roman Empire.

2. After gaining dominions by merit, how does Machiavelli say a prince can hold his new territories?
(a) It is impossible.
(b) Easily.
(c) With great difficulty.
(d) Rarely.

3. What powerful force does Machiavelli say can efface innovations in government?
(a) Memories.
(b) Expectations.
(c) More and more innovation.
(d) Disdain for the past.

4. What does Machiavelli say was the reason for successes by Cyrus, Romulus, and Theseus?
(a) Like Moses, they could talk with God.
(b) It had nothing to do with fortune, but was because of their own talents.
(c) They did not understand the thinking of the people.
(d) They were standing in the right place at the right time.

5. How can a common citizen rise to political power?
(a) As a compromise between two parties.
(b) By popular election.
(c) Through the help of friends.
(d) With a lot of money behind him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is setting up a system of government using conquered citizens effective?

3. Does Machiavelli suggest that rising to power through cruelty is always wrong?

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

5. One Princedom, according to Machiavelli, is ruled by a sole prince; the other is by a prince and his barons. What does Machiavelli see as a weakness of the latter?

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