This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three, The Examples of Rome's Great Men, Sundry Remarks on Strategy, Tactics, New Devices and Discipline, Administrative Posts, Administrative Methods: The Rival Claims of Severity and Good Fellowship.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What finally forced Phillip into battle with Fabius, according to Machiavelli?
(a) He was laid siege in his fort.
(b) The Samnites fell victim to the Trojans.
(c) He was chased to his home and had to put a call out to his soldiers.
(d) The prolonged war worsened his condition and that of his subjects.

2. What, according to Machiavelli, did Epaminondas the Theban claim was most necessary and useful for a Captain?
(a) To have new weapons.
(b) To use new tactics.
(c) To know the decisions and proceedings of the enemy.
(d) To fight in the open.

3. How did Phillip of Macedonia avoid battles with Fabius Maximus?
(a) By moving his soldiers into provinces that Fabius had just left.
(b) By making an alliance with the Samnites.
(c) By staying in a fort.
(d) By disassmbling and going home.

4. Why does Machiavelli consider the Roman Caesars to have been a benefit to the Roman Empire?
(a) Because without the power of the Caesars, the empire would have had difficulty avoiding hazards.
(b) The Roman Caesars had the convenience of acting quickly to confront hazards.
(c) The Roman Caesars acted ruthlessly when confronted with challenges.
(d) The Roman Caesars were skilled in choosing advisers to direct the directions of the Republic.

5. Why does Machiavelli suggest that a Prince keep his conquered territories disunited from the City over which he has his power?
(a) So his City is not affected by immigration.
(b) So the conquered territories cannot unite with his existing Citizens to overthrow him.
(c) So the merchants can benefit from the trade between the City and the conquered territory.
(d) So that the Prince alone can profit from the acquisition.