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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. According to Machiavelli, what prevented the ambitions of the Nobles from corrupting Rome?
(a) The power of the Tribunes and the Plebes.
(b) The expanded Empire required that they move to colonies to lead them.
(c) Social ostracism by the Senate.
(d) Wars drained their wealth.

2. 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 that the Prince alone can profit from the acquisition.
(c) So the merchants can benefit from the trade between the City and the conquered territory.
(d) So the conquered territories cannot unite with his existing Citizens to overthrow him.

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

4. What does "Crescit interea Roma Albae ruinis" mean?
(a) Rome and Alba ruined Crete's industry.
(b) Creative Romans will bring ruins to Alba.
(c) Rome grew on the ruins of Alba .
(d) The Roman interrogations ruined Albanian Fertile Crescent.

5. Through what means does Machiavelli suggest that a City can achieve what he considers greatness?
(a) Through conquest and deceit.
(b) Through laws and wealth.
(c) Through fear and violence.
(d) Through love or force.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Machiavelli, how did the Nobles of Rome attempt to correct the limit on the wealth that was placed on them by Agrarian Laws?

2. According to Machiavelli, how did the Agrarian Laws violate the foundation of well-ordered Republics?

3. Why does Machiavelli suggest wars should be quick with limited damage to the conquered City?

4. What type of person does Machiavelli advise against promoting to important positions in a Republic?

5. If a cliché could be given to the preface to Book Two of "The Discourses", what would it be?

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