Most epics begin in medias res. Which of the following must be true of an epic that begins in medias res?

The epic describes minor characters before introducing the main character.

The epic begins with a summary of past events.

The epic tells of social customs from a culture’s past.

The epic starts the narrative in the middle of the story.

he has become more humble and patient in battle.

the answer is:

to persuade readers that a conquering prince must destroy a former republic if he hopes to hold it.

in the excerpt from "the prince," the author niccolò machiavelli suggests that to take possession of a city and endure the control over it, it is necessary to destroy it first. otherwise, people who have known freedom will eventually turn against the new rulers and fight back to recover their power.