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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Making themselves popular with the people.
(b) Bribing the military.
(c) Holding many public meetings.
(d) Promising to lower taxes.

2. When does Machiavelli say a prince should be thinking most about military strategy?
(a) During times of peace.
(b) When he visits another prince.
(c) On hunting expeditions.
(d) When he is being invaded.

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

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

5. What are the two types of government identified by Machiavelli?
(a) State and Dominion.
(b) State and Republic.
(c) City State and Territory.
(d) Kingdom and City State.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Machiavelli insist that hereditary princedoms are more easily maintained?

2. What characteristic of a leader can change fortune according to Machiavelli?

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

4. What is it that Machiavelli prizes most of his possessions?

5. What is Machiavelli removing from the political thinking during a time when the Roman Catholic Church was still appointing Emperors?

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