1. What does Machiavelli suggest is the best fortress for a prince?
(a) A palace in the center of the city.
(b) A palace surrounded by a wide moat.
(c) Favorable public opinion.
(d) Military barracks surrounding his palace.

2. What factor does Machiavelli suggest makes it easier to rule a new territory?
(a) If the people like the new food introduced into the dominion.
(b) If the new Prince leaves the old rulers in place.
(c) If the people have never been ruled before.
(d) If the people speak the same language.

3. What does Machiavelli suggest will be the reaction of the people if he is greedy and seizes property and women?
(a) They will think he is a just ruler.
(b) They will support him.
(c) They will become like him.
(d) They will hate him.

4. How does Machiavelli say that the successors of Alexander the Great were able to retain power after his untimely death?
(a) The people were so happy to be rid of Darius that they accepted anyone else.
(b) The people did not care who ruled them.
(c) Under his system, governance was easily transferred to his appointed ministers.
(d) They did not let the people know that Alexander had died.

5. Prior to Charles VIII of France coming to Italy, what was the main focus of the Pope, the Venetians, the King of Naples, the Duke of Milan, and the Florentines?
(a) To keep foreigners out of Italy.
(b) To form an Italian Republic.
(c) To restore the Roman Empire.
(d) To war among themselves.