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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, The Great Northern War, Chapters 22-27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Peter lived openly in the German suburb among foreigners, which three important friends did he make?
(a) Sylvester Medvedev, Alexander Danilovich, Francis Lefort.
(b) Sylvester Medvedev, Louis de Vauban, Alexander Danilovich.
(c) Patrick Gordon, Andrew Vinius, Francis Lefort.
(d) Andrew Vinius, Louis de Vauban, Patrick Gordon.

2. Peter's passion for sailing began when he and his tutor found, refurbished, and took a boat out on what lake?
(a) Pervomaysk.
(b) Pavlovsk.
(c) Preobrazhenskoe.
(d) Pleschev.

3. When Fedor died in 1682 without an heir, the choice was between Peter and ____________.
(a) Fedor's physically-challenged cousin, Ivan.
(b) Fedor's physically-challenged brother, Ivan.
(c) Fedor's healthy cousin, Ivan.
(d) Fedor's healthy brother, Ivan.

4. For how many years was Anna Mons the mistress of Peter?
(a) Six.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Ten.
(d) Eight.

5. Seventeenth century European wars were shown to be steadily growing in deadliness and scope, yet what rules were they still obeying?
(a) Seasonal campaigning.
(b) Use of catapults, horses, caissons.
(c) Use of shields, swords, spears.
(d) Afternoon tea sessions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Peter evaded an anti-Swedish alliance in Prussia to concentrate on whom?

2. When was Peter born?

3. As many fundamentalists rallied behind Archpriest Avvakum, where did others populate?

4. Charles XII broke traditions, proved rash in using disciplined troops, and forced battles. How long did it take for Russia to stand up to him?

5. When did the founding of St. Petersburg transpire?

(see the answer key)

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