Machiaveli
Question 1
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The phrase “the end justifies the means” means that:
You should not evaluate a situation until it has come to an end.
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When you establish a goal as good, any way of getting to that goal is acceptable.
When you know what your goal is, you should make it clear to everyone what you mean.
Question 2
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In the case where a prince is faced with two fighting neighbors, what does Machiavelli counsel?
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Neutrality is a good policy when you do not fear either of the two sides.c. Neutrality is a good policy when you do not fear either of the two sides.
It is always better to remain neutral – you will not be regarded with suspicion by anybody.
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Neutrality is almost always a mistake – you are not regarded as a friend by either side, losing or winning.
Question 3
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In Chapter XVII, Machiavelli states that the prince should emulate the actions of which two animals?
The bear and the hawk.
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The lion and the fox.
The lion and the snake.
Question 4
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In Chapter XXI, Machiavelli argues that a prince should act:
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so that he builds a reputation of being a great man with superior insight
without drawing any attention to himself – he is more effective when he works in secret.
with little or no concern for how he is perceived – what his subjects think is irrelevant.
Question 5
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In Chapter XVIII, what, according to Machiavelli, should be the prince’s attitude toward keeping his word?
He should always keep his word – otherwise a reputation for dishonesty may bring him down.
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He should keep it when he can, but should not hesitate to break it if he believes he has to, to keep his state.
He should never keep his word – words are meaningless.
Question 6
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- In Chapter XXI, who does Machiavelli admire for creating a reputation of greatness which fascinated his subjects?
King ___________ of Spain.
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Ferdinand
Question 7
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In Chapter XV, Machiavelli states that the prince who wishes to keep his authority in a hostile world “must learn how important it is to be a just ruler.”
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True
Correct Answer
False