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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. Upon meeting King Louis XV, Peter shocked the French by lifting him up and ___________.
(a) Tossing, catching him.
(b) Tickling, singing to him.
(c) Hugging, kissing him.
(d) Holding, giving piggy-back rides.

2. 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) 200 miles.
(c) 120 miles.
(d) 240 miles.

3. What did the author note Peter seemed to identify as the key while he embarked on his "Great Embassy" travels?
(a) International mercantilism.
(b) Civil acceptance.
(c) Naval dominance.
(d) Religious tolerance.

4. According to Chapter 29, what positive improvements were part of Peter's reign?
(a) Condition of foreigners, technical education, public housing.
(b) Condition of elderly, medical developments, theater.
(c) Condition of deformed infants, tax reform, theater.
(d) Condition of women, language education, a newspaper.

5. Since Peter needed a more systematic approach to naval concerns, he visited England. How long was he in England?
(a) Four months.
(b) Ten months.
(c) Eight months.
(d) Six months.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 29, where were open rebellions by Streltsy repressed?

2. Who kept order as Peter embarked on the "Great Embassy"?

3. In Chapter 32, the Russians torched Poland to deny Charles provisions and bridges, and accomplish what else?

4. What was William III doing in Holland when the "Great Embassy" arrived?

5. Avoiding open warfare in Poland, where did the Russians retreat to?

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