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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Machiavelli justify his position that a prince is not duty bound to keep his word?
(a) He says it is the only way to keep the people satisfied that he knows what he is doing.
(b) He says that people always believe everything a prince says, so he can say what he pleases.
(c) He says that a prince should always change his mind about everything until he gets all the facts.
(d) He says men are basically self-centered and will not keep their word, so the prince is not obligated to do so.

2. What problem faces a prince appointed by the nobles?
(a) The nobles never have the good will of the people which makes for tensions.
(b) The people know they have rights under a price appointed by the nobles.
(c) The people will only support a prince appointed by the nobles.
(d) The nobles see themselves as his equal and are not inclined to obey him.

3. What can a new prince be assured of?
(a) That he will automatically have the loyalty of his subjects.
(b) That there will be a time of stability in the early days.
(c) That no one expects him to do anything unusual.
(d) That he will be watched closely.

4. How does Machiavelli say a prince can make himself feared without making himself hated?
(a) By leaving people's property alone.
(b) By hanging only unpopular criminals.
(c) By taking the women away.
(d) By giving pardons to criminals.

5. What did Heiro of Syracuse do when he realized his mercenary troops were worthless?
(a) He put them on the front lines to be killed.
(b) He refused to pay them.
(c) He hired more mercenaries.
(d) He had them cut to pieces.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Machiavelli suggest is the surest way to govern a conquered territory?

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

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

4. What powerful force does Machiavelli say can efface innovations in government?

5. What Biblical example does Machiavelli use to show that someone else's arms are useless?

(see the answer key)

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