This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One, The Development of Rome's Constitution, Sundry Reflections on the Kings of Rome, The Introduction of New Forms of Government, Ingratitude.

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 Rome and France.
(c) Historical records of military tactics.
(d) Historical records of Tullus and Metius.

2. How long did Sparta peacefully exist without changing its laws, according to Machiavelli?
(a) Through the reign of Lycurgus.
(b) 800 years.
(c) 350 years.
(d) Until its domination by Rome.

3. What did Machiavelli report led gatherings of people to make laws?
(a) To protect economic activity that benefited the city.
(b) To set order to the defense of the city.
(c) To avoid evils that people committed on others.
(d) So resources could be justly distributed.

4. What does Machiavelli suggest causes corruption?
(a) An insufficiency of or inability to enforce laws that deal effectively with corruption.
(b) Princes who are preoccupied with seeking pleasure rather than power.
(c) Princes who are not cruel enough with punishment.
(d) Rebellious citizens who defy ruling authorities.

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.