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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three, The Example of Rome's Great Men, Internal Security, Equanimity, Insurrection, Confidence, Electioneering, and the Tendering of Advice, Advice to Generals in the Field.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Machiavelli claim will make a City great?
(a) Many inhabitants.
(b) Many administrators.
(c) Many soldiers.
(d) Many industries.

3. What does Machiavelli claim happens to great men in times of peace?
(a) They retire and slip into obscurity.
(b) They become corrupted and evil.
(c) They become tyrants.
(d) They become neglected.

4. Why does Machiavelli consider the public a better judge than Princes for who should occupy public offices.
(a) Because the public is swayed by true Nobility.
(b) Because Princes play favorites.
(c) Because Princes are too easily distracted by women.
(d) Because the public is guided by what others say of a candidate beyond publicly known acts.

5. Based upon Machiavelli's details, for whose benefit were the "demonstrations made to the benefit" of Plebes devoted?
(a) The Plebes who had very busy working lives.
(b) The benefit of the Kings who needed occupiers throughout the Empire.
(c) The benefit of Nobles and people in power.
(d) Magistrates who used public works as a means of keeping political support from the general masses.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Machiavelli recommend that those who want to reform a city should retain the appearance of the institutions they want to reform?

2. What are two reasons Machiavelli gives for foreign forces building a city?

3. In Book 3, Section 1, what does Machiavelli declare to be, "...a most true thing...."

4. In defending his view that Roman Dictators served their city well, what phrase does Machiavelli use to explain how the Caesars absorbed their power?

5. What finally forced Phillip into battle with Fabius, according to Machiavelli?

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