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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Machiavelli offering the Prince Lorenzo de Medici?
(a) A large book of rules for new princes to use in governing the people.
(b) Means of mastering in a short time all Machiavelli has learned about governing.
(c) The chance to become king of all Italy.
(d) Personal introductions to great men Machiavelli knows.

2. Why does Machiavelli say that Prince Lorenzo should not be surprised at what he is saying about new princedoms?
(a) He is citing his own experience as a new prince.
(b) He is the only man who knows the facts he is about to reveal.
(c) He will talk only about princes he has known personally.
(d) He is giving the highest examples from history.

3. What themes does Machiavelli introduce in Chapter One?
(a) The importance of a republic.
(b) Colonization and residency.
(c) Good fortune and merit.
(d) Arms and strategy.

4. What is the custom of Machiavelli's day in approaching a prince?
(a) Bringing a gift.
(b) Writing a petition of audience.
(c) Coming in on hands and knees.
(d) Catching the prince outside his palace.

5. What is Machiavelli removing from the political thinking during a time when the Roman Catholic Church was still appointing Emperors?
(a) He is removing God from politics and the power equation.
(b) He is removing constitutional authority.
(c) He is removing political involvement of the church.
(d) He is removing objections to the combination of church and state.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of principality does Machiavelli claim may be kept without talent or fortune?

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

3. Ending his discussion of Ecclesiastical Dominions, why is Machiavelli so circumspect about the current Pope?

4. How does Machiavelli think New Dominions were formed?

5. Who does Machiavelli put forward as an example of a King who made all the mistakes in ruling a new territory?

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