The Prince Niccolo Machiavelli Non-Fiction, 1513 Quiz 9th

Based on the text, what can you infer about the role of a prince?

• The prince's role is to be loved by his people

• The prince's role is to be feared by his people

• The prince's role is to be indifferent to his people

• The prince's role is to be despised by his people

According to Machiavelli, when will men turn against a prince?

• When the prince is generous and compassionate

• When the prince is cunning and deceptive

• When the prince is weak and indecisive

• When the prince is strong and assertive

What was Hannibal’s reputation and how did it impact the behavior of his soldiers?

• Hannibal was feared for his cruelty, which made his soldiers loyal out of fear

• Hannibal was loved for his kindness, which made his soldiers loyal out of love

• Hannibal was despised for his incompetence, which made his soldiers rebellious

• Hannibal was admired for his bravery, which made his soldiers courageous

What can you conclude about a time when being feared was a more reliable way for a leader to achieve stability than being loved?

• Fear is always a more reliable way to achieve stability than love

• Love is always a more reliable way to achieve stability than fear

• The method depends on the leader's personal preference

• The method depends on the circumstances and the nature of the people

According to the passage, what is the importance of cruelty and clemency for a prince?

• A prince should always prioritize cruelty over clemency to maintain control.

• A prince should strive to be both cruel and clement in equal measure.

• A prince should aim to be considered clement

How does the passage illustrate Cesare Borgia's approach to cruelty?

• Cesare Borgia was excessively cruel, which led to rebellion and unrest.

• Cesare Borgia's cruelty was necessary to maintain peace and loyalty in the Romagna.

• Cesare Borgia was known for his kindness and mercy toward his subjects.

• Cesare Borgia's cruelty resulted in the destruction of Pistoia.

Why does the passage suggest that the new prince is often accused of cruelty?

• New states are inherently more prone to cruelty due to their unstable nature.

• The new prince is usually inexperienced and prone to making harsh decisions.

• Maintaining control in new states often requires the use of force and severity.

• The people of new states are more likely to rebel against perceived cruelty.

According to the passage, what is the prince advised to balance in his demeanor?

• Confidence and humility

• Trust and distrust

• Love and fear

• Caution and recklessness

Why does the passage suggest it is safer for a prince to be feared than loved?

• Love is too easily manipulated by others for their own gain.

• Fear ensures a prince's authority is not undermined by betrayal.

• Fear is a more reliable motivator for obedience than love.

• Love often leads to complacency and a lack of vigilance.

According to the passage, what should a prince avoid to maintain fear without inspiring hatred?

• Interfering with the property and women of his subjects

• Showing too much kindness and generosity

• Being excessively cruel and ruthless

• Ignoring the promises and obligations of his citizens