Chapter6

What does the first part of this sentence, “There never was a man more effective in swearing that things were true,” mean on page 54?

• Pope Alexander VI never lied about anything to the people.

• Pope Alexander VI, was very good at convincing people something was true.

• Machiavelli knew that if he exposed Pope Alexander the VI, he would become very rich.

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What did Machiavelli mean when he said, “I give myself completely over to the ancients”? (page 56)

• He knew that ancient people knew more than he did.

• He understood that once you die your legacy lives on forever.

• He admired the writers and historians of ancient Greece and Rome.

• He didn't admire anyone from the present.

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On page 56, what view of human nature is represented in these four passages?

• These four passages indicate that Machiavelli thought people were both good and bad.

• Machiavelli loved to express his feeling through writing.

• Machiavelli knew that if he caused dram through his writing, he would become famous.

• These four passages indicate that Machiavelli thought people were doomed.

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Why do you think Castiglione wrote The Book of the Courtier? (page 57)

• To explain the history of royal courts
  

• To tell stories about princes and judges

• To teach people how to behave around royalty

• To describe how to become a prince

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Based on the passage, what can you infer about courtiers? (page 57)

• They are in charge of judging court cases
  

• They only visit the court once a year
  

• They are important people who work closely with royalty
  

• They are not allowed to speak to the prince

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Why do you think Castiglione believed that a courtier should not show off their talents, even if they were very skilled? (page 58)

• Because showing off would make others feel jealous

• Because royals didn’t like people who were too good at things

• Because true talent should seem natural and effortless

• Because courtiers were supposed to be quiet and unskilled

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What can you infer about how hard it was to become an ideal courtier in Castiglione’s time? (Page 58)

• It was probably easy if you practiced a little
  

• It required many talents and took a lot of effort to seem effortless

• Only soldiers could be courtiers, because battle skills were most important

• Anyone could be a courtier if they were rich

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What can you infer about why Della Casa gave such detailed instructions on manners, like how to blow your nose or chew food? (page 59)

• He believed most people already knew how to behave politely
  

• He thought manners were only important at royal events

• He wanted to make fun of people with bad habits

• He believed everyday behavior showed respect for others

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What can you infer about Della Casa’s personality based on how he writes about manners? (page 59)

• He took manners very seriously but also had a sense of humor
  

• He was always angry at people who ate too much

• He wanted to keep people from having any fun

• He was shy and didn’t like being around others

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