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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author believes that a good government must be which of the following?
(a) Justice-based.
(b) Based on society.
(c) Legal.
(d) Adaptable.

2. Which of the following offices does the author believe should be chosen by lot or chance, since those methods are closer to the laws of nature?
(a) The Legislator.
(b) The Prince.
(c) The Judge.
(d) The Magistrate.

3. According to the author, the larger that a state is, the less influence which of the following will have?
(a) The Magistrate.
(b) The Legislator.
(c) The individual.
(d) The army.

4. A lack of strength in the body politic comes from an inability to do which of the following?
(a) Participate.
(b) Change.
(c) Earn income.
(d) Educate themselves.

5. In order to keep all the cities equal within the state, what does the author suggest be moved from city to city?
(a) The assemblies.
(b) The residence of the Prince.
(c) The capital.
(d) The armies.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author believes that when citizens become enlightened they have to seize which of the following for themselves?

2. According to the author, which of the following terms best describes individuals who are forced to focus on money?

3. The author insists that the system of advisers to a Prince, in a monarchy, will be which of the following?

4. The author believes that slavery is bad, but that it was a worthwhile price to pay because it allowed individuals to do which of the following?

5. Which of the following terms best describes all assemblies by the people that fall outside the two types of assemblies that the author describes?

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