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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is it that Machiavelli prizes most of his possessions?
(a) Gold and precious gems.
(b) His knowledge of the actions of great men.
(c) Fine fabrics.
(d) Horses and armor.

2. Aside from humble beginnings, what does Machiavelli say that Agathocles and Oliverotto have in common?
(a) They refused to resort to political assassination.
(b) They got their positions from other princes.
(c) They were both Italians.
(d) They knew what they wanted and made a plan to get it.

3. What dichotomy does Machiavelli present regarding goodness and vices in a prince?
(a) His goodness may lead to his downfall whereas his vices may sometimes keep him safe.
(b) People see goodness as weakness and vices as strengths.
(c) Vices can be balanced out by the amount of fear they generate.
(d) Goodness will preserve his princedom while vices will bring his downfall.

4. How does Machiavelli think New Dominions were formed?
(a) Through democratic elections.
(b) Through Ability or Accident.
(c) Through Fortune or Ability.
(d) Through War and Pestilence.

5. Which examples does Machiavelli use to support the idea of not being overly generous?
(a) King Midas and King Darius.
(b) King Saul and Ramses the Great.
(c) Moses and the Duke of Milan.
(d) The King of Spain and the King of France.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Machiavelli say that new territories are harder to govern than hereditary ones?

2. What was the motivation for Machiavelli to write THE PRINCE?

3. Why does Machiavelli not use Agathocles as an example of meritorious rise to power?

4. What does Machiavelli say was the reason for successes by Cyrus, Romulus, and Theseus?

5. Who does Machiavelli single out as a prince who was always prepared for war?

(see the answer key)

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