The Prince Excerpt

What was the motivation for Machiavelli to write THE PRINCE?

• He wanted Prince Lorenzo de Medici to employ him.

• He wanted to become a prince.

• (He wanted to become a famous author.

• (He wanted to start a revolution.

What was Machiavelli's method for learning political government?

• (He relied on his own intuitions.

• He studied the outstanding rulers of the past.

• He formed a college to study the various ideas.

• He tried all methods of government himself.

What reasons does Machiavelli put forward to get Prince Lorenzo to read his book?

• Experience and his personal need.

• Experience and his ability as a writer.

• Experience and his low-born status.

• Experience and the absence of flattery.

How do the Medici come to power?

• Through clever political manipulation.

• Through inheritance.

• Through democratic elections.

• Through war.

Why is Niccolo Machiavelli suddenly out of a job?

• He has been working for the government overthrown by the Medici.

• He has taken too much time off.

• He has had a long illness.

• He insulted Prince Lorenzo de Medici.

Why does Machiavelli insist that hereditary princedoms are more easily maintained?

• The prince has more power than a republic.

• The people are already familiar with that form of government.

• The prince changes things often at his own whim.

• All people everywhere actually prefer a prince.

What is it that Machiavelli prizes most of his possessions?

• Fine fabrics.

• Horses and armor.

• His knowledge of the actions of great men.

• Gold and precious gems.

What is Machiavelli offering the Prince Lorenzo de Medici?

• Means of mastering in a short time all Machiavelli has learned about governing.

• The chance to become king of all Italy.

• A large book of rules for new princes to use in governing the people.

• Personal introductions to great men Machiavelli knows.

What is it that Machiavelli refrains from doing in his book?

• Using language of respect that is usually spoken before a prince.

• Using high sounding literary devices to make the work seem more important.

• Making everything brief in his writing so that main points are missed.

• Giving only the facts of great leaders and how they governed.

To whom does Machiavelli compare himself in writing this book?

• A choreographer.

• A cartographer.

• A professor.

• A chemist.