This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Two, The Growth of Rome's Empire, The Army, Its Discipline and Component Parts, The Administration of Conquered Territory and Other Problems Which Admit of No Middle Course, Mistakes Often Made in Connection With War, Rome's Dealings With Neighboring.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Machiavelli suggest that those who have received great rewards should not be spared punishments for acting badly?
(a) Because doing so helps to find the most ardent supporters of the Prince.
(b) Because doing so helps the Republic remain free for a long time.
(c) Because doing so gives the Prince the opportunity to prove his harshness.
(d) Because doing so keeps the most famous citizens obedient to the Prince.

2. What is the main point Machiavelli investigates as he prepares to discuss the affects of strong Princes and weak Princes?
(a) Whether a free state (government) can exist in a city that is corrupted.
(b) How strict power eliminates corruption and maintains freedom.
(c) Whether a free state can exist with virtuous Princes.
(d) Whether a free state can exist without laws.

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

4. What does Machiavelli claim causes ingratitude from a conquered citizenry?
(a) Taking the property of conquered citizens.
(b) When the conquerors remove freedoms that the citizens knew before being conquered.
(c) Treating conquered citizens harshly.
(d) Taking conquered citizens into slavery.

5. What does Machiavelli identify as tactics the Citizen seeking not to be harmed uses?
(a) Friendships with Citizens who are bold enough to fight.
(b) The financial ability to buy protection.
(c) Obscurity.
(d) Acquiring friendships either through honest means or by supplying money to protect themselves from the powerful (bribes).