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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Heiro of Syracuse do when he realized his mercenary troops were worthless?
(a) He refused to pay them.
(b) He had them cut to pieces.
(c) He put them on the front lines to be killed.
(d) He hired more mercenaries.

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 knew what they wanted and made a plan to get it.
(d) They were both Italians.

3. 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?
(a) To keep foreigners out of Italy.
(b) To form an Italian Republic.
(c) To restore the Roman Empire.
(d) To war among themselves.

4. What example does Machiavelli give of a prince who regained power after the opposition of the Venetians and Pope Julius?
(a) The Duke of Genoa.
(b) The Duke of Earle.
(c) The Duke of Ferrara.
(d) The Duke of Milan.

5. Why is Niccolo Machiavelli suddenly out of a job?
(a) He insulted Prince Lorenzo de Medici.
(b) He has taken too much time off.
(c) He has been working for the government overthrown by the Medici.
(d) He has had a long illness.

Short Answer Questions

1. How can a prince deal with the people when they see their lands burning outside the city walls?

2. The next best way to rule a new territory, according to Machiavelli, is to establish a colony. Why?

3. What does Machiavelli suggest is the best solution for governing a new territory?

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

5. What is the custom of Machiavelli's day in approaching a prince?

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