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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In acquiring a new dominion, if the prince does not use the force of his own arms, what alternative does Machiavelli suggest?
(a) Political intrigue.
(b) The arms of others.
(c) Free elections.
(d) Appeals to the Pope of Rome.

2. One Princedom, according to Machiavelli, is ruled by a sole prince; the other is by a prince and his barons. What does Machiavelli see as a weakness of the latter?
(a) The prince does always knows what the barons are doing in their territories.
(b) The barons hold their titles by heredity and not by the favor of the prince, so there is less loyalty.
(c) The prince becomes lazy and leaves everything up to the barons.
(d) If the prince dies the barons all lose their hereditary titles.

3. What does Machiavelli say is the first requirement of a commander?
(a) Making sure he has the money to pay his mercenaries.
(b) Knowing how to locate the enemy, deploy his soldiers, and lay siege to a city.
(c) Frequently reviewing his troops.
(d) Making constant changes in his miliary command.

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

5. What powerful force does Machiavelli say can efface innovations in government?
(a) More and more innovation.
(b) Disdain for the past.
(c) Memories.
(d) Expectations.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Machiavelli say was the real cause of Cesare Borgia's ultimate failure?

2. To whom does Machiavelli compare himself in writing this book?

3. What does say the sole prince can do that the prince with barons cannot?

4. What does Machiavelli say a new prince must do quickly after gaining a new dominion?

5. What Biblical example does Machiavelli use to show that someone else's arms are useless?

(see the answer key)

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