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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Machiavelli not use Agathocles as an example of meritorious rise to power?
(a) Beause he did not plan what to do after he became prince.
(b) Because he was not successful in gaining control of Sicily.
(c) Because he came from humble beginnings.
(d) Because his cruelty continued after he came to power.

2. How can a common citizen rise to political power?
(a) As a compromise between two parties.
(b) With a lot of money behind him.
(c) Through the help of friends.
(d) By popular election.

3. What is the advantage of being miserly?
(a) The prince can go count his money when he cannot sleep.
(b) Everything eventually belongs to the prince.
(c) The people will not work harder to receive the prince's generosity.
(d) Waging was is possible without having to tax the people heavily.

4. What historical example does Machiavelli give to show how a military should be organized?
(a) Sparticus and the Roman slaves.
(b) Phillip, father of Alexander the Great.
(c) Darius, King of Persia.
(d) The last days of the Roman Empire.

5. What happened when Rome tried to use the same methods the Spartans had used with Greece?
(a) They failed and had to go back and destroy many cities.
(b) They found it easy to get Greeks to adopt Roman ways.
(c) They succeeded by adding Roman universities to the Greek educational system.
(d) They succeeded by expanding on the Spartan idea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Machiavelli say is the problem with remaining neutral between two warring sides?

2. How can a prince deal with the people when they see their lands burning outside the city walls?

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

4. What was the motivation for Machiavelli to write THE PRINCE?

5. What does Machiavelli suggest is the weakness of a mercenary military?

(see the answer key)

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