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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. What are the two important items that Machiavelli considers to be unwise for a Prince to put entirely into peril?
(a) His fortune and his reputation.
(b) His fortune and forces.
(c) His reputation and family.
(d) His city and his chief advisers.

2. To what does Machiavelli compare great kingdoms and republics from history?
(a) To the state of political instability in which was common to Machiavelli's day.
(b) To his ideal state that combined the most successful institutions from those civilizations.
(c) To his projections of the future in which Machiavelli speculated on how power would be preserved.
(d) To great works of antique art that have been found and preserved.

3. What does Machiavelli believe to the nature of men that causes them to either fight from ambition or from necessity?
(a) Men that choose to fight always fight for the glory of the City.
(b) They fight so they can have the power to deliver liberty to themselves and the City.
(c) They are able to desire everything but are not able to attain everything.
(d) Men that choose to fight always fight for personal benefit.

4. What does Machiavelli claim causes ingratitude from a conquered citizenry?
(a) Treating conquered citizens harshly.
(b) Taking conquered citizens into slavery.
(c) Taking the property of conquered citizens.
(d) When the conquerors remove freedoms that the citizens knew before being conquered.

5. What does "Crescit interea Roma Albae ruinis" mean?
(a) Creative Romans will bring ruins to Alba.
(b) The Roman interrogations ruined Albanian Fertile Crescent.
(c) Rome and Alba ruined Crete's industry.
(d) Rome grew on the ruins of Alba .

Short Answer Questions

1. In the comparison between the tactics of Scipio and Hannibal, what does Machiavelli consider to be praiseworthy?

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

3. What support did Machiavelli use for his view of what he considers to be the worst example provided by leaders?

4. How does Machiavelli suggest that a man with power should present himself to a city in turmoil?

5. What knowledge is necessary for a Captain to be successful?

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