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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What message does a prince give his subjects if he builds a fortress for himself?
(a) That he trusts his military advisors.
(b) That he is more important than the people.
(c) That he fears the people.
(d) That he will always be ready to defend the people.

2. Why should a prince declare himself as for or against two warring factions?
(a) He will always know which side will win.
(b) He will be able to deal with the loser.
(c) He should not be seen as waivering.
(d) He should look like he is wiser than other princes.

3. How does Machiavelli define auxiliary forces?
(a) Women mercenaries who fight along side of men.
(b) Extra manpower that may be called to active duty during a war.
(c) Those borrowed from other principalities to wage war.
(d) The best insurance a prince has for his safety.

4. What does Machiavelli suggest is the best solution for governing a new territory?
(a) The new Prince should raise taxes.
(b) The new Prince should live there.
(c) The new Prince should kill his own military commanders.
(d) The new Prince should go away and let the people have self-rule.

5. After Alexander VI, how did the Pope continue to strengthen the Church's position?
(a) By military invasions of other dominions.
(b) By putting monasteries in new dominions.
(c) By gaining more popularity among the Italians.
(d) By selling ecclesiastical offices and annexing land.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Machiavelli suggest will be the reaction of the people if he is greedy and seizes property and women?

2. Ending his discussion of Ecclesiastical Dominions, why is Machiavelli so circumspect about the current Pope?

3. What is the advantage of taking sides when both warring factions are weaker than the prince?

4. Aside from granting favors to his subjects during a siege, what does Machiavelli suggest a wise prince might do?

5. What problem faces a prince appointed by the nobles?

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