1. What does Machiavelli suggest is the weakness of a mercenary military?
(a) It is only useful during times of war.
(b) It is too expensive to keep up during peace times.
(c) It is difficult to replace members who decide to return to their homes.
(d) It works only for pay and may defect to the opposition or simply run away.

2. Who does Machiavelli single out as a prince who was always prepared for war?
(a) Ramses II
(b) The sons of Sforza, Duke of Milan
(c) Philopoemonm, Prince of the Achaians
(d) Xenophon

3. Who does Machiavelli put forward as an example of a King who made all the mistakes in ruling a new territory?
(a) Archduke Ferdinand of Austria.
(b) Duke Lodovico.
(c) Louis XII of France.
(d) Charles I of Spain.

4. Citing Moses, Cyrus, Romulus, and Theseus, what distinction does Machiavelli make about Moses?
(a) There is no histroy of Moses outside of the Jewish holy writings.
(b) Moses never actually established himself as a leader.
(c) Instead of ruling the Egyptians after defeating them, he left.
(d) There was something in Moses, some ability that made him worthy to speak with God.

5. What does Machiavelli see as the problem with barons?
(a) Barons are known for being cruel and causing trouble.
(b) The people tend to give more aligeance to the barrons than to the prince.
(c) Barons can do only what the prince orders.
(d) The people do not understand the difference between a prince and a baron.