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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Machiavelli cite as an example of generosity that ended badly?
(a) Julius Caesar.
(b) Alexander the Great.
(c) Moses.
(d) Marc Anthony.

2. What response does a prince receive if he is seen as fickle, effeminate, cowardly, frivolous, or irresolute?
(a) Strong support.
(b) None.
(c) Admiration.
(d) Contempt.

3. What does Machiavelli see as an inevitable result of changes in government?
(a) Pleasure of the subjects who like to see a lot of changes.
(b) Growth of the dominion by annexation.
(c) A dovetailing of more and more change.
(d) Better conditions for the subjects of a dominion.

4. What example does Machiavelli give of a conquered territory rebelling against 100 years of servitude?
(a) Pisa arising against the Florentines.
(b) Persia throwing off the rule of Alexander the Great.
(c) Egypt going to war with Sparta.
(d) Carthage getting its independence from Rome.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a constant threat to any prince?

2. Why does Machiavelli not use Agathocles as an example of meritorious rise to power?

3. What are the two types of government identified by Machiavelli?

4. What Roman Emperor does Machiavelli cite as an example of being both a lion and a fox?

5. What example does Machiavelli give of a prince who had the support of his people and was able to withstand invasion?

(see the answer key)

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