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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, Salus Populi, Suprema Lex, Further Reflections Based on the Samnite Wars, The Preservation of Freedom in a Republic.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What opportunities come to Princes who take Machiavelli's advice in acting to take something from another Prince.
(a) The Prince who is being assaulted will have their army away from the City.
(b) The Prince who is being assaulted might make decisions fueled by anger.
(c) The Prince who is being assaulted will be imprisoned.
(d) The Prince who is being assualted will not be able to consult his Captains.

3. What are the two ways that Machiavelli claims that envy can be extinguished?
(a) Through war and crisis.
(b) Through conspiracy and corruption.
(c) Through friendship and common wealth.
(d) Through life threatening disaster or through the death of rivals.

4. 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) Raw materials that can be sent to sterile areas for manufacturing and refinement.
(d) The ability to affect the economy of sterile areas.

5. According to Machiavelli, what is the sign of a truly powerful Republic?
(a) It has the wealth to buy other lands.
(b) It does not take land or gain support with money, but through the virtue of its army and war.
(c) It has the diplomatic skill to cajole the support of other Republics.
(d) It can intimidate other Cities to become part of it without fighting battles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Machiavelli believe is the only consideration to be made when the defense of a country is at stake?

2. How long did Sparta peacefully exist without changing its laws, according to Machiavelli?

3. According to Machiavelli, what was one negative consequence of the Roman Senate's decision to pay soldiers out of public money?

4. What does Machiavelli consider one of the most important reasons the Roman Empire was successful in expanding its borders?

5. What does Machiavelli write will prevent a bad Citizen from working evil in a Republic?

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