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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, why did Livius believe the Roman Republic grew?
(a) Because of the wisdom of its Magistrates.
(b) Because of the virtue of its Captains.
(c) Because of the money of its Nobles.
(d) Because of the strength of its soldiers.

2. How many commanders does Machiavelli advise over an army?
(a) One for each division.
(b) One for battle and one for negotiation.
(c) One.
(d) A tribunal.

3. Why does Machiavelli believe the Roman Republic grew?
(a) Because of the virtue of its soldiers.
(b) Because of the strength of its Captains.
(c) Because of the wisdom of its Magistrates.
(d) Because of the money of its Nobles.

4. Why does Machiavelli consider it impossible to establish a perpetual Republic?
(a) Because a Republic will always have ambitious men.
(b) Because a Republic must always send its best men to war.
(c) Because in a thousand unforeseen ways its ruin may be caused.
(d) Because all the ruling Nobles will have to be sent to colonies.

5. Why does Machiavelli advise Captains to use new things at the time that he does?
(a) Because the enemy won't see them in camp.
(b) To give courage to his enemies and take it from enemies.
(c) Because the new technology requires different tactics.
(d) Because training is the best time to determine their use.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an obvious counterpoint to Machiavelli's assertion to the benefits of the power of the Caesars to the Roman Empire?

2. 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?

3. Why does Machiavelli suggest that a Prince keep his conquered territories disunited from the City over which he has his power?

4. What does Machiavelli believe inspired the expansion of the Roman Empire?

5. In the comparison between the tactics of Scipio and Hannibal, what does Machiavelli consider to be praiseworthy?

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