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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What dichotomy does Machiavelli present regarding goodness and vices in a prince?

2. What example does Machiavelli give of a ruler in whom his people have no confidence?

3. Machiavelli's political thought is influenced greatly by the ideas of what?

4. What is the best type of mind Machiavelli says is needed for a strong prince?

5. Although Machiavelli says that Pope Julius II was impetuous in all he did, still he succeeded. Why?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Machiavelli evaluate the three types of mind he says princes may have?

2. Why does Machiavelli maintain that it is not possible for a prince to embody only good qualities?

3. Outline Machiavelli's position of honesty in a prince.

4. Detail how Machiavelli says Italian princes lose their dominions.

5. What is Machiavelli's advice regarding unasked for counsel?

6. How does Machiavelli suggest a prince can be cruel and still be respected?

7. How does Machiavelli say a prince should be like a fox and a lion?

8. How can a prince gain a reputation for great accomplishments and generosity without bringing about his own ruin?

9. Explain Machiavelli's views on rewards and punishments.

10. Because new princes are closely watched, what does Machiavelli say they must do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a blog entry dealing with the question, Does the end justify the means?

Essay Topic 2

Write a story about how you imagine Prince Lorenzo de Medici reacted to THE PRINCE.

Essay Topic 3

Write a paper on the influence of art during the Italian Renaissance.

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