1. What is it that Machiavelli refrains from doing in his book?
(a) Using language of respect that is usually spoken before a prince.
(b) Using high sounding literary devices to make the work seem more important.
(c) Making everything brief in his writing so that main points are missed.
(d) Giving only the facts of great leaders and how they governed.

2. Which examples does Machiavelli use to support the idea of not being overly generous?
(a) King Midas and King Darius.
(b) King Saul and Ramses the Great.
(c) The King of Spain and the King of France.
(d) Moses and the Duke of Milan.

3. Why does Machiavelli not discuss democracies?
(a) He called democracy by another name.
(b) He considered them inferior.
(c) He rejected the idea outright as a madness of the Greeks.
(d) None existed at that time.

4. How does Machiavelli describe the temper (mindset) of the public?
(a) Easily maintained.
(b) Careless.
(c) Ignorant.
(d) Fickle.

5. What are the two types of government identified by Machiavelli?
(a) State and Republic.
(b) Kingdom and City State.
(c) State and Dominion.
(d) City State and Territory.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What must a prince always do concerning advice?

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

4. What is it that a prince cannot control among his subjects?

5. Who does Machiavelli put forward as an example of a King who made all the mistakes in ruling a new territory?

(see the answer key)

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