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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. What phrase could summarize what Livius' details as qualifications for an effective Captain.
2. Against whom are conspiracies made?
3. What does Machiavelli consider one of the most important reasons the Roman Empire was successful in expanding its borders?
4. What does Machiavelli consider the most useful possession for the defense of a Republic?
5. Why does Machiavelli consider it impossible to establish a perpetual Republic?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why did "Captains of Fortune" favor cavalry over infantry?
2. What is the advice that Machiavelli gives to Princes who take possessions from another Prince?
3. What does Machiavelli write of in Book Three, Section 14 when he reviews, "...new inventions and new voices...," and why does he recommend these to be used in the heat of battle?
4. What does Machiavelli advise those who seek to change a Republic?
5. What does Machiavelli mean when he discusses using "...deceit in the managing of a war..." and why does he consider it a glorious thing?
6. What are two remedies that Machiavelli recommends in Book Three, section16 to prevent a City from becoming corrupted by periods of peace and wealth?
7. Why does Machiavelli recommend to avoid appointing anyone who has been offended to an important position in government?
8. Why doesn't Machiavelli expect promises made under force to be kept?
9. What are some of methods that Machiavelli identifies that Citizens use to earn private honors?
10. Why does Machiavelli recommend that any organization maintain itself by frequently renewing its founding principals?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Book 1, Sections 45, Machiavelli warns of the harm that comes from law makers not following the laws they make. What is the support that Machiavelli gives for his position? Do you agree with his position? Why or why not? Is his warning being followed today by American Government? What have been the consequences politically, economically, and socially? Document your support.
Essay Topic 2
In Book 3, Sections 31 and 33, Machiavelli examines the type of individual character that contributes to strong Republics and military victory. What is your view on the Machiavelli's principles regarding consistent character through favorable times and bad? On what points do you agree with the character qualities he calls "virtu" and those which he criticizes? What character qualities would you add or replace with what he calls "virtu"? Why would you make such changes?
Essay Topic 3
In Book 3, Sections 43 and 46, Machiavelli details how customs are handed down in Cities and through families. Give examples from your personal experiences that support statements from the two chapters. If Machiavelli was alive today, how would he evaluate the qualities of customs that are handed down in modern American Cities and families? Use statements from the book to support your assertions.
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