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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Rasputin's influence over the Romanovs causes a rift between __________ and __________.
(a) Ella and Alexandra.
(b) Alexandra and Queen Victoria.
(c) Nicholas and Kaiser William.
(d) Alexis and Olga.

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

3. What is the purpose of the Assembly of Russian Workingmen, found by Plehve and Father George Gapon?
(a) To steer workers away from revolutionary ideas.
(b) To steer workers toward revolutionary ideas.
(c) To fight for workers' rights.
(d) To overthrow the Tsar.

4. How do Nicholas and Alexandra deal with Alexis' medical condition?
(a) They don't know about it.
(b) They keep it a secret.
(c) They ignore it.
(d) They are very open and public about it.

5. Which Russian Prime Ministers does Alexandra send Rasputin to meet with?
(a) Goremykin and Kokovtsov.
(b) Goremykin and Stolypin.
(c) Stolypin and Kokovtsov.
(d) Goremykin and Witte.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what language does Nicholas want all business conducted?

2. As a "starets" or man of God, what is Rasputin specifically considered to be?

3. Why do the Romanovs have two identical royal trains that travel a few miles apart?

4. What position in Russia's government does Plehve hold?

5. Nicholas' wedding takes place:

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