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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What ancient example does Machiavelli use to illustrate the rise to power through criminal actions?
(a) Moses.
(b) Alexander the Great.
(c) Pope Alexander IV.
(d) Agathocles of Sicily.

2. What is the advantage of the sole prince as ruler?
(a) No one is confused about who the ruler is.
(b) There is only one person of higher rank than the prince.
(c) The people vest in him more complete authority.
(d) In case of revolt, there is only one person to assassinate.

3. What does Machiavelli say his desire is for Prince Lorenzo?
(a) That he recognizes Machiavelli's genius.
(b) That he sets up a completely new form of government.
(c) That he not become a tyrant.
(d) That he attain all the merits he deserves.

4. What was Machiavelli's method for learning political government?
(a) He studied the outstanding rulers of the past.
(b) He tried all methods of government himself.
(c) He formed a college to study the various ideas.
(d) He relied on his own intuitions.

5. What is Machiavelli's example of rule by a sole prince?
(a) The Kingdom of Spain.
(b) The Turk empire.
(c) The Kingdom of France.
(d) The Holy Roman Empire.

Short Answer Questions

1. If a city is well fortified against attack, what will cause the enemy to retreat?

2. What is the advantage of the prince selected by the people?

3. What is the irony of the death of Oliverotto of Fermo who came to power by assembling all the leaders for a dinner and then killing them all?

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

5. Prior to Charles VIII of France coming to Italy, what was the main focus of the Pope, the Venetians, the King of Naples, the Duke of Milan, and the Florentines?

(see the answer key)

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