Question

After reading The Prince by Niccolo' Machiavelli.

1. If someone is pusillanimous they lack

physical strength.
courage.
intelligence.
emotion.

2. Voluble means

smart.
immature.
glorious.
talkative.

3. A prince should know how to act like a beast according to Machiavelli because

a beast does not value loyalty.
beasts know the difference between good and bad.
a beast's great force is often required in a fight.
a beast can keep an army strong.

4. Laudable means

easily managed.
worthy of respect.
challenging to convince.
inappropriate.

5. Machiavelli states that people's love for their prince is unreliable because

there are only so many ways for a prince to earn the love of his people.
people love a prince only when it serves their needs.
People's fear of punishment results in love for their prince.
people commit crimes if they do not fear punishment.

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions based on "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli:

1. If someone is pusillanimous they lack **courage**.

2. Voluble means **talkative**.

3. A prince should know how to act like a beast according to Machiavelli because **a beast's great force is often required in a fight**.

4. Laudable means **worthy of respect**.

5. Machiavelli states that people's love for their prince is unreliable because **people love a prince only when it serves their needs**.

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