This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three, The Example of Rome's Great Men, Salus Populi, Suprema Lex, Further Reflections Based on the Samnite Wars, The Preservation of Freedom in a Republic.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what is Machiavelli critical regarding the military tactics of his day?
(a) They rely on Artillery too much.
(b) They avoid frontal assault.
(c) They do not employ Cavalry to its fullest potential.
(d) That they do not employ the tactics of ancient Rome.

2. Why does Machiavelli suggest that Republics arrive to changing with the times later than individuals?
(a) Because Citizens in a Republic are resistant to funding changes.
(b) Because they suffer more in changing.
(c) Because the layers of bureaucracy is unresponsive.
(d) Because their leaders are out of touch with the Citizens.

3. According to Machiavelli, how did the Nobles of Rome attempt to correct the limit on the wealth that was placed on them by Agrarian Laws?
(a) The Nobles took political control over the Senate and changed the laws to allow Nobles to control all the land of the Empire.
(b) They raised taxes on Plebes who used the land awarded to them by the Agrarian Laws.
(c) They reduced taxes on themselves and used their increased wealth to buy back their land.
(d) Rome would send out armies to colonize lands that were then distributed to Nobles.

4. What, according to Machiavelli in Book , 1 Section 38, is the fate of irresolute Republics?
(a) They have no alternative but to join alliances with powerful Republics that will take control of them.
(b) They will eventually fade away and reemerge as a tyranny.
(c) They cannot settle conflicts except with force because their weakness prevents them from resolving doubts over issues.
(d) They face invasion, destruction and anhilation.

5. What was an example from Roman history that Machiavelli used to suggest the Plebes possesses greater wisdom than Nobles?
(a) The Magistrates decision to delay battle against the Samnites.
(b) The willingness of the Plebes to go to war for the glory of Rome.
(c) The failed attempt of the Nobles to put Plebes of ill-repute to selection for Tribunes.
(d) A time when the Plebes could have chosen all Plebes for four Tribunes, chose, instead, four Nobles because they recognized the weaknesses of Plebes filling those offices.