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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. How does Machiavelli say that the great military leaders of history were so successful?

2. Who does Machiavelli assign blame to when a prince loses his dominion?

3. What does Machiavelli say the new prince can least afford?

4. Which statement is true according to Machiavelli?

5. How will the prince be seen if his ministers are capable and wise even though he is not?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Machiavelli's position on neutrality? Explain.

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

3. What warnings does Machiavelli give regarding the generosity of a prince.

4. When there is peace outside the principality, what does Machiavelli caution against?

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

6. Describe Machiavelli's position on fortresses.

7. Discuss Machiavelli's discourse on flattery.

8. Explain Machiavelli's famous statement that is is better to be feared than loved.

9. What does Machiavelli say is the first estimate of a prince as a ruler? Why?

10. Why does Machiavelli caution against disarming the people of a conquered principality?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Critique Machiavelli's idea that a state or prince must have a strong, loyal military.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on the subject of politicians trying to please everyone to stay in power.

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