Test: mach4 (trait: machiavellianism)
Statement: The best way to handle people is to tell them what they want to hear.
Options: strongly disagree, disagree, slightly disagree, neither disagree nor agree, slightly agree, agree, strongly agree

Test: mach4 (trait: machiavellianism)
Statement: When you ask someone to do something for you, it is best to give the real reasons for wanting it rather than giving reasons that might carry more weight.
Options: strongly disagree, disagree, slightly disagree, neither disagree nor agree, slightly agree, agree, strongly agree

Test: mach4 (trait: machiavellianism)
Statement: Anyone who completely trusts anyone is asking for trouble.
Options: strongly disagree, disagree, slightly disagree, neither disagree nor agree, slightly agree, agree, strongly agree

Test: mach4 (trait: machiavellianism)
Statement: It is hard to get ahead without cutting corners here and there.
Options: strongly disagree, disagree, slightly disagree, neither disagree nor agree, slightly agree, agree, strongly agree

Test: mach4 (trait: machiavellianism)
Statement: Honesty is the best policy in all cases.
Options: strongly disagree, disagree, slightly disagree, neither disagree nor agree, slightly agree, agree, strongly agree

Test: mach4 (trait: machiavellianism)
Statement: It is safest to assume that all people have a vicious streak and it will come out when they are given a chance.
Options: strongly disagree, disagree, slightly disagree, neither disagree nor agree, slightly agree, agree, strongly agree

Test: mach4 (trait: machiavellianism)
Statement: Never tell anyone the real reason you did something unless it is useful to do so.
Options: strongly disagree, disagree, slightly disagree, neither disagree nor agree, slightly agree, agree, strongly agree

Test: mach4 (trait: machiavellianism)
Statement: One should take action only when sure it is morally right.
Options: strongly disagree, disagree, slightly disagree, neither disagree nor agree, slightly agree, agree, strongly agree

Test: mach4 (trait: machiavellianism)
Statement: It is wise to flatter important people.
Options: strongly disagree, disagree, slightly disagree, neither disagree nor agree, slightly agree, agree, strongly agree

Test: mach4 (trait: machiavellianism)
Statement: All in all, it is better to be humble and honest than important and dishonest.
Options: strongly disagree, disagree, slightly disagree, neither disagree nor agree, slightly agree, agree, strongly agree

Test: mach4 (trait: machiavellianism)
Statement: Barnum was very wrong when he said there's a sucker born every minute.
Options: strongly disagree, disagree, slightly disagree, neither disagree nor agree, slightly agree, agree, strongly agree

Test: mach4 (trait: machiavellianism)
Statement: People suffering from incurable diseases should have the choice of being put painlessly to death.
Options: strongly disagree, disagree, slightly disagree, neither disagree nor agree, slightly agree, agree, strongly agree

Test: mach4 (trait: machiavellianism)
Statement: It is possible to be good in all respects.
Options: strongly disagree, disagree, slightly disagree, neither disagree nor agree, slightly agree, agree, strongly agree

Test: mach4 (trait: machiavellianism)
Statement: Most people are basically good and kind.
Options: strongly disagree, disagree, slightly disagree, neither disagree nor agree, slightly agree, agree, strongly agree

Test: mach4 (trait: machiavellianism)
Statement: There is no excuse for lying to someone else.
Options: strongly disagree, disagree, slightly disagree, neither disagree nor agree, slightly agree, agree, strongly agree

Test: mach4 (trait: machiavellianism)
Statement: Most men forget more easily the death of their father than the loss of their property.
Options: strongly disagree, disagree, slightly disagree, neither disagree nor agree, slightly agree, agree, strongly agree

Test: mach4 (trait: machiavellianism)
Statement: Most people who get ahead in the world lead clean, moral lives.
Options: strongly disagree, disagree, slightly disagree, neither disagree nor agree, slightly agree, agree, strongly agree

Test: mach4 (trait: machiavellianism)
Statement: Generally speaking, men won't work hard unless they're forced to do so.
Options: strongly disagree, disagree, slightly disagree, neither disagree nor agree, slightly agree, agree, strongly agree

Test: mach4 (trait: machiavellianism)
Statement: The biggest difference between most criminals and other people is that criminals are stupid enough to get caught.
Options: strongly disagree, disagree, slightly disagree, neither disagree nor agree, slightly agree, agree, strongly agree

Test: mach4 (trait: machiavellianism)
Statement: Most men are brave.
Options: strongly disagree, disagree, slightly disagree, neither disagree nor agree, slightly agree, agree, strongly agree