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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Alexandra meet Rasputin?
(a) Through her best friend, Anna Vyrubova.
(b) Through the Empress Marie, her mother-in-law.
(c) Through Nicholas.
(d) Through Alexis' bodyguards.

2. With what medical condition is Alexis diagnosed at six weeks of age?
(a) Polio.
(b) Hemophilia.
(c) Cleft palate.
(d) Epilepsy.

3. What does Russia's government receive on October 30, 1905?
(a) Its first constitution and president.
(b) A male heir.
(c) Its first constitution and parliament.
(d) Its first real challenge from the Bolsheviks.

4. Why does Russia negotiate a ninety-nine-year lease with China on Port Arthur?
(a) It gives Russia a way to get supplies to Siberia by sea.
(b) It gives Russia a foot in the door with the Chinese.
(c) It gives Russia an ice-free port.
(d) It gives Russia an eastern port.

5. What is the Romanovs' approach to publicizing Alexis' Spala injury?
(a) They only tell the citizens of Spala and St. Petersburg and swear them to secrecy on pain of death.
(b) They keep it a secret from the world.
(c) They use it as an opportunity to educate Russians about hemophilia.
(d) They only tell close friends and immediate family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Alexis while the family is vacationing at Spala?

2. What happens to Alexandra as a result of the stress she experiences while caring for Alexis during the first eleven days of his injury?

3. Which European ruler is the blood cousin of Tsar Nicholas II?

4. When Alexandra calls Rasputin the night they all think Alexis dies, what does he say?

5. Nicholas' wedding takes place:

(see the answer key)

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