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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: Chapter 30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On March 12, 1917, whom does Alexandra ask to come to her?
(a) Her friend, Lili Dehn.
(b) Nicholas' brother, Michael.
(c) Nicholas' mother, Marie.
(d) Her sister, Ella.

2. When Austria presents an ultimatum to Serbia, what is Serbia's first reaction?
(a) They appeal to their protector, Russia, for help.
(b) They reject it outright.
(c) They start shelling Austria.
(d) They appeal to their protector, Germany, for help.

3. What is the name of the royal family member who leads the 1916/17 plot to assassinate Rasputin?
(a) Prince Felix .
(b) Grand Duke Dmitry.
(c) Princess Irina.
(d) Grand Duke Michael.

4. Why is Alexandra investigated by Kerensky after she and Nicholas are arrested?
(a) She is suspected of having an affair with Rasputin.
(b) She is German and therefore suspected of pro-German activities.
(c) She is suspected of collusion with the revolutionaries.
(d) She is suspected of planning to assassinate Nicholas.

5. What is the Imperial Duma, which is first established in May 1906?
(a) Russia's Senate.
(b) Russia's House of Representatives.
(c) Russia's Parliament.
(d) Russia's national soccer team.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the Serbian revolutionary group to which Archduke Ferdinand's assassin belongs?

2. What is Russia's response to the Austrian shelling of Serbia?

3. Alexis' illness _________ alter the household routine.

4. How is Rasputin's power over others characterized?

5. By sunset on March 12, 1917, the day the first Russian revolution begins, more than _____________ Russian soldiers mutiny and joined the revolution.

(see the answer key)

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