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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of principality does Machiavelli claim may be kept without talent or fortune?
(a) Absolute monarchy.
(b) Hereditary.
(c) Ecclesiastical.
(d) Monastic.

2. Machiavelli says some new princes may gain their new states either in exchange for money or as a favor. What other means does he point out for gaining a state?
(a) Bribing the military.
(b) Making themselves popular with the people.
(c) Holding many public meetings.
(d) Promising to lower taxes.

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

4. What historical example does Machiavelli give to show how a military should be organized?
(a) Darius, King of Persia.
(b) Phillip, father of Alexander the Great.
(c) Sparticus and the Roman slaves.
(d) The last days of the Roman Empire.

5. Why does Machiavelli insist that hereditary princedoms are more easily maintained?
(a) The prince has more power than a republic.
(b) The prince changes things often at his own whim.
(c) The people are already familiar with that form of government.
(d) All people everywhere actually prefer a prince.

Short Answer Questions

1. What example does Machiavelli give of a prince who regained power after the opposition of the Venetians and Pope Julius?

2. What does Machiavelli suggest is the weakness of a mercenary military?

3. What advantage does Machiavelli point out for Princes who rule hereditary dominions?

4. Why does Machiavelli argue against a prince being overly generous?

5. Machiavelli says that tensions between the nobles and commoners may result in a principality, a republic, or what other condition?

(see the answer key)

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