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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In acquiring a new dominion, if the prince does not use the force of his own arms, what alternative does Machiavelli suggest?
(a) Appeals to the Pope of Rome.
(b) Free elections.
(c) Political intrigue.
(d) The arms of others.

2. Ending his discussion of Ecclesiastical Dominions, why is Machiavelli so circumspect about the current Pope?
(a) Pope Leo does not support the Medici.
(b) Pope Leo fears Niccolo Machiavelli.
(c) Pope Leo might give Machiavelli a job.
(d) Pope Leo is the uncle of Lorenzo de Medici.

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

4. Before Pope Alexander VI, what prevented the Church from gaining even more power?
(a) The threat of invasion by France.
(b) The commercial power of the Venetians.
(c) Wars fought between the Colonna, the Orsini and the Pope.
(d) The separation of Church and State.

5. Aside from granting favors to his subjects during a siege, what does Machiavelli suggest a wise prince might do?
(a) Get his subjects to do favors for him.
(b) Have parties within the walls as though nothing is wrong outside.
(c) Make promises he knows he could never keep.
(d) Bribe his nobles to help him.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Why does Machiavelli say that Prince Lorenzo should not be surprised at what he is saying about new princedoms?

3. Machiavelli gives the example of how Cesare Borgia used Minister Remiro d'Orco in his plan to rule Romagna. After d'Orco brought the territory under control, what does Machiavelli say Cesare Borgia did to get the loyalty of the people?

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

5. What problem faces a prince appointed by the nobles?

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