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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. Of what should Princes be most ashamed in Machiavelli's view?
(a) Lacking their own soldiers for defense and offense.
(b) Being discovered to be self-absorbed and not devoted to building the strength of their cities.
(c) Consuming his wealth in debauchery.
(d) Missing opportunities to conquer other cities.

2. What were the "demonstrations made to the benefit" of Plebes that Machiavelli reported were taken by Roman Nobility in Book 1, Section 52?
(a) A reduction of taxes and the initiation of public works jobs for which Plebes would have the first opportunity for hiring.
(b) A regular schedule of holidays throughout the year that gave Plebes an opportunity to rest.
(c) Allowing Plebes to contend for four Tribune positions and paying wages to soldiers.
(d) Offerings to Plebes of land in newly captured territories.

3. What support did Machiavelli use for his view of what he considers to be the worst example provided by leaders?
(a) The lawlessness that overtook Carthage as its Princes suspended harsh sentences for crimes against the State.
(b) Tribunes who called the army from foreign provinces and decommissioned its Captains.
(c) A recent denial of appeal by Girolamo Savonarola to five citizens sentenced to death after Savonarola wrote the law allowing appeals.
(d) A series of Caesars who named friends to be Captains.

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

5. What is Machiavelli's preferred military department?
(a) The infantry (foot soldier).
(b) The Cavalry.
(c) The Artillery.
(d) The Navy

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 1, Section 37, what does Machiavelli claim to be the foundation of well-ordered Republics?

2. What is another method that Machiavelli reports leaders use to offend their citizens?

3. How does Machiavelli predict a citizen will conduct himself if he is not punished for his misdeeds because of his reputation for doing good deeds, according to Machiavelli.

4. What historical records did Machiavelli use to support his point for keeping two important items out of peril?

5. What was a rival Empire to Rome as Rome began its expansion?

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