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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Machiavelli say was the real cause of Cesare Borgia's ultimate failure?
(a) His lack of knowledge of what to do after his father's death.
(b) His bad choices of political allies.
(c) His opposition from the new Pope after the death of Alexander IV.
(d) His ill health after the death of his father.

2. What one thing does Machiavelli insist that every prince needs?
(a) To read his book.
(b) A strong military.
(c) The good will of the people.
(d) Deep pockets.

3. How is a prince ultimately judged?
(a) By his results.
(b) By the mob.
(c) By his years as a prince.
(d) By his wealth and grandeur.

4. How does Machiavelli classify auxiliary troops?
(a) As the worst possible choice for a prince to make.
(b) As cheaper than hiring independent mercenaries.
(c) As extremely reliable during a crisis.
(d) As the best possible choice for a prince to make.

5. What Roman Emperor does Machiavelli cite as an example of being both a lion and a fox?
(a) Septimius Severus.
(b) Marc Anthony.
(c) Julius Caesar.
(d) Antonius Severus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What themes does Machiavelli introduce in Chapter One?

2. How does Machiavelli say a prince can make himself feared without making himself hated?

3. What does the wise prince do to maintain the loyalty of the people?

4. In acquiring a new dominion, if the prince does not use the force of his own arms, what alternative does Machiavelli suggest?

5. When does Machiavelli say a prince should be thinking most about military strategy?

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