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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, On the European Stage, Chapters 48-52.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Charles XII was impatient, but a competent Russian attack surprised him when he crossed which waterway?
(a) Vistula River.
(b) Dnieper River.
(c) Dvina River.
(d) Pripet River.

2. Who kept order as Peter embarked on the "Great Embassy"?
(a) Streltsy.
(b) Romodanovsky.
(c) Nikolaevna.
(d) Novodevichy.

3. William III met Peter, long an admirer of his military exploits against _____________.
(a) The Greek Orthodox Church.
(b) Protestantism.
(c) Catholicism.
(d) Judaism.

4. Peter, unaware if St. Petersburg or Moscow was the goal of Charles XII, set for both and burned a swath how long from Smolensk to Pskov?
(a) 160 miles.
(b) 120 miles.
(c) 240 miles.
(d) 200 miles.

5. Where did Alexis finally seek asylum after originally being ordered by Peter to go to Copenhagen?
(a) Turkey.
(b) Austria.
(c) Prussia.
(d) Hungary.

Short Answer Questions

1. William III was not ready when he met Peter during the "Great Embassy" to ally against which group?

2. Who died in 1715 after giving birth to Peter, a son?

3. What did the author note Peter seemed to identify as the key while he embarked on his "Great Embassy" travels?

4. Despite people's pleas, Charles XII vowed to make which group join him or face annihilation?

5. What was Peter's view of his niece's marriage?

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