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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Machiavelli's method for learning political government?
(a) He relied on his own intuitions.
(b) He studied the outstanding rulers of the past.
(c) He tried all methods of government himself.
(d) He formed a college to study the various ideas.

2. Who does Machiavelli say should always be in charge of the troops in a princedom?
(a) A trusted civilian commander.
(b) A well paid mercenary captain.
(c) The prince himself.
(d) A relative of the prince.

3. What example does Machiavelli cite as a wholly new princedom?
(a) Milan under Francesco Sforza.
(b) The Kingdom of Spain.
(c) Venice under the Doge.
(d) The new Kingdom of Naples.

4. What, according to Machiavelli, will always make a prince's position insecure?
(a) Putting too much emphasis on military rule.
(b) Relying on mercenary or auxiliary military forces.
(c) Failure to spend the money for a mercenary military.
(d) Being in control of the military.

5. When does Machiavelli say a prince should be thinking most about military strategy?
(a) When he visits another prince.
(b) During times of peace.
(c) On hunting expeditions.
(d) When he is being invaded.

Short Answer Questions

1. What response does a prince receive if he is seen as fickle, effeminate, cowardly, frivolous, or irresolute?

2. What is Machiavelli's example of rule by a sole prince?

3. Aside from humble beginnings, what does Machiavelli say that Agathocles and Oliverotto have in common?

4. Why should a prince declare himself as for or against two warring factions?

5. How does Machiavelli define a new princedom or dominion?

(see the answer key)

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