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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One, The Development of Rome's Constitution, The Use and Abuse of Dictatorship, The Road to Ruin, Sundry Reflections Based on the Decemvirate.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What historical records did Machiavelli use to support his point for keeping two important items out of peril?
(a) Historical records of Hannibal and England.
(b) Historical records of Tullus and Metius.
(c) Historical records of Rome and France.
(d) Historical records of military tactics.

2. Why does Machiavelli claim these forms of government developed?
(a) To prevent people with the ability to use force from destroying each other.
(b) So those with influence could hold it without violence.
(c) To provide defense for people who gathered together.
(d) So those with wealth could protect themselves from those who had none.

3. Why does Machiavelli recommend that those who want to reform a city should retain the appearance of the institutions they want to reform?
(a) Because the general masses are satisfied with appearances and are moved by things as they appear rather than by the way they operate (perception is reality).
(b) Because keeping the appearance of those institutions helps to keep important advisers within the circle of government.
(c) Because keeping the appearance of those institutions helps to hide the true agenda of the Prince.
(d) Because keeping the appearance of those institutions assures a smooth transition of power.

4. 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 can exist without laws.
(b) Whether a free state can exist with virtuous Princes.
(c) Whether a free state (government) can exist in a city that is corrupted.
(d) How strict power eliminates corruption and maintains freedom.

5. What do fertile areas offer to those who settle there according to Machiavelli?
(a) Resources that will sustain a growing population.
(b) The means by which a city can grow and have the ability to defend themselves.
(c) The ability to affect the economy of sterile areas.
(d) Raw materials that can be sent to sterile areas for manufacturing and refinement.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Machiavelli's explanation for initiating his recommended approach with enemies against an empire?

2. What does Machiavelli claim causes ingratitude from a conquered citizenry?

3. According to Machiavelli in Section 1 of Book One, who are the two types of people who build cities?

4. According to Machiavelli, what type of people seek what office to cause a city to become corrupt?

5. Who were the Decemvirs?

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