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

2. From what did Machiavelli develop the information that he wrote into "The Discourses"?
(a) From research that he did in the many libraries throughout the former Roman Empire.
(b) From long experience and continuous study of worldly affairs.
(c) From his world travels to study governments in other cultures.
(d) From interviews with political thinkers of the day.

3. What can be inferred of Machiavelli's view of freedom based upon reading view of weak and strong Princes?
(a) That Machiavelli is focused on keeping cities free from outside influences rather than individual freedom.
(b) That Machiavelli considered civil rights and individual liberties indispensable to the strength of a city.
(c) That Machiavelli considers freedom only suited to those who can earn it or buy it.
(d) That Machiavelli uses the term freedom in reference to the actions of Princes only.

4. What did Machiavelli identify as the cause of conspiracy against a hereditary Princes?
(a) The general population became dissatisfied with the distribution of wealth.
(b) The larger population of citizens became unhappy with the the political preferences of the Princes.
(c) Less powerful people desired the power of the Prince.
(d) They degenerated from their fathers, and surpassed others in sumptuousness and lasciviousness and in every other kind of delight.

5. What are reasons Machiavelli cited for a group of people leaving their native country to seek a new home?
(a) Pestilence, famine or war.
(b) Overcrowding and social unrest.
(c) Racial conflict and economic injustice.
(d) Family strife and lack of work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Machiavelli consider prudence in a Prince or a King?

2. What is the main point Machiavelli investigates as he prepares to discuss the affects of strong Princes and weak Princes?

3. What did Machiavelli establish as the cycle of governing forms?

4. What is the branch of government that Machiavelli recognizes as that which most prevents or causes corruption to come over a city?

5. What are three reasons that Machiavelli gives for cities becoming unhappy?

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