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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Book 1, Section 37, what does Machiavelli claim to be the foundation of well-ordered Republics?
2. According to Machiavelli, how did the Agrarian Laws violate the foundation of well-ordered Republics?
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 predict a citizen will conduct himself if he is not punished for his misdeeds because of his reputation for doing good deeds, according to Machiavelli.
5. What was an example from Roman history that Machiavelli used to suggest the Plebes possesses greater wisdom than Nobles?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Machiavelli consider to be the worst example that can be committed in a Republic?
2. What two methods did Machiavelli identify that Roman Nobility drew honor from the Plebes?
3. What are the reasons that Machiavelli gives for people who leave their home country for another out of necessity?
4. Why does Machiavelli challenge Cities to punish citizens with respected reputations when they commit wrong acts?
5. What does Machiavelli claim to be the practice of writers of history who, "...so obey the fortune of the winners...?"
6. Why does Machiavelli consider a Citizen rising to take authority through irregular means (popular uprising) harmful in a Republic?
7. What kind of Prince does Machiavelli consider to be weak?
8. Why does Machiavelli disagree with Plutarch's claim that Rome acquired its Empire more by good Fortune than by Virtu?
9. What kind of Prince does Machiavelli consider to be Excellent?
10. What does Machiavelli mean when he advises that evil in a State be "temporized"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Niccolo Machiavelli wrote during the Italian Renaissance. Identify two notable events or phenomena from the Italian Renaissance and relate content from "The Discourses" that either might have been a response to or a motivation for them.
Essay Topic 2
Machiavelli details the difference between Excellent and Weak princes in Book One, Section 19. What is your position on Machiavelli's differentiation? Provide the language from the section that helps define you view and use support from history or current events that supports your position.
Essay Topic 3
In Book 3, Sections 14, 40, and 48, Machiavelli details the significance of using deception in battle. Compare Machiavelli's appreciation for using deception in battle to how Machiavelli recommends deception in politics to preserve the freedom of the Republic. Do you believe that Machiavelli would share you view of deceptive political practices? Why or why not? Give support for your responses with quotes from "The Discourses".
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