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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Machiavelli, if men have prospered greatly by one procedure, what is not possible?
(a) To persuade them they can do well with other procedures.
(b) To remove them from their position.
(c) To undo their honor.
(d) To undo their success.

2. To whom did Machiavelli refer to demonstrate the value of poverty on the character of leadership?
(a) Cincinnatus.
(b) Brutus.
(c) Caesar.
(d) Claudius.

3. What, according to Machiavelli, determines whether or not a Republic falls into tyranny.
(a) The corruption of its Nobles.
(b) The weakness of its Princes.
(c) The absence of its military.
(d) The reputation of its Citizens.

4. Why does Machiavelli consider it impossible to establish a perpetual Republic?
(a) Because all the ruling Nobles will have to be sent to colonies.
(b) Because in a thousand unforeseen ways its ruin may be caused.
(c) Because a Republic will always have ambitious men.
(d) Because a Republic must always send its best men to war.

5. What method of dealing with leaders of tumults that divide cities does Machiavelli favor?
(a) Dividing the City's wealth among the factions.
(b) Killing the leaders of tumults.
(c) Taking the women into slavery.
(d) Conscripting combatants into the military.

6. What does Machiavelli claim happens to great men in times of peace?
(a) They retire and slip into obscurity.
(b) They become neglected.
(c) They become tyrants.
(d) They become corrupted and evil.

7. Why does Machiavelli consider men prudent for considering the proverb he cites at the beginning of Book 2, Section 49?
(a) Because Machiavelli believes, "Men are too quick to neglect the achievements of their fathers."
(b) Because Machiavelli believes, "It is better to know where you have been to know what direction you are going."
(c) Because Machiavelli believes, "for all the things of the world in every time have had the very resemblance as those of ancient times.
(d) Because Machiavelli believes, "only the fool says there is no God."

8. What does Machiavelli claim causes disunity in a Republic?
(a) Corruption and war.
(b) Fortune and leisure.
(c) Idleness and peace.
(d) Wealth and industry.

9. What does Machiavelli recommend that prudent men avoid?
(a) Deceit and war.
(b) Idleness and peace.
(c) Threatening and injuring anyone with words.
(d) Corruption and lies.

10. Why does Machiavelli advise Captains to use new things at the time that he does?
(a) Because the new technology requires different tactics.
(b) To give courage to his enemies and take it from enemies.
(c) Because training is the best time to determine their use.
(d) Because the enemy won't see them in camp.

11. What does Machiavelli consider necessary to take control over a Republic to install a bad form of government over it?
(a) People corrupted by the times.
(b) Bad Captains.
(c) Leaders who are irresolute in their decisions.
(d) Bad administrators.

12. What type of person does Machiavelli advise against promoting to important positions in a Republic?
(a) Anyone who has been done a notable injury by someone.
(b) Anyone who has avoided war.
(c) Anyone who is ambitious.
(d) Anyone who has killed a rival.

13. What phrase could summarize what Livius' details as qualifications for an effective Captain.
(a) His wisdom is established by his deceptions.
(b) His men hate his personality but love his tactics.
(c) He leads by deeds and not words.
(d) He earns animosity in training but trust in battle.

14. According to Machiavelli, what prevented the ambitions of the Nobles from corrupting Rome?
(a) Social ostracism by the Senate.
(b) The power of the Tribunes and the Plebes.
(c) The expanded Empire required that they move to colonies to lead them.
(d) Wars drained their wealth.

15. What does Machiavelli advise Princes in observing promises made under force?
(a) That they are not to be observed when the force is removed.
(b) To deceive the party who forces the promise until they can make alliances that will defeat him.
(c) To observe them without reservation as they put themselves in the situation due to incompenence.
(d) To observe them until which time they can fight for freedom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What, according to Machiavelli, did Epaminondas the Theban claim was most necessary and useful for a Captain?

2. What kinds of men are frowned upon in corrupt Republics?

3. Why does Machiavelli admire Fabius Maximus for avoiding battles?

4. How does the institution that makes men "harsh or effeminate" influence them, according to Machiavelli?

5. What opportunities come to Princes who take Machiavelli's advice in acting to take something from another Prince.

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