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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, The Great Northern War, Chapters 34—39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Patkul, an anti-Swede from __________, stirred Peter and Augustus to action against Charles XII?
(a) Estonia.
(b) Ingria.
(c) Karelia.
(d) Livonia,

2. What title of Chapter 39 reflected the celebration of deliverance and foreign capitals that offered dynastic marriages and treaties?
(a) "The Fruits of Perechyn."
(b) "The Fruits of Pryluky."
(c) "The Fruits of Poltava."
(d) "The Fruits of Pervomaisk."

3. The Streltsy mobilized against rumors that Peter would kill whom in Chapter 8?
(a) Prince Golitsyn, Ivan.
(b) Ivan, Sophia.
(c) Sophia, Prince Golitsyn.
(d) Sophia, Eudoxia.

4. Why did Peter go incognito to complete his education?
(a) To avoid the hated ceremony.
(b) For fear of attack.
(c) To escape possible ridicule.
(d) To gain military intelligence.

5. After Charles XII was led into a trap, what did he and his troops lose?
(a) Food rations.
(b) Warm quarters.
(c) Dry gunpowder.
(d) Safe retreat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Peter was humiliated across Europe when Swedes broke through what type of defenses that the Russians built at Narva?

2. Chapter 21 reflected Peter was back at his highest priority, finding in his shipyards any waste, shortages, or ________.

3. What happened to Swedish prisoners of war?

4. Peter was able to launch a disciplined infantry line which enveloped ________/

5. Golitsyn was responsible for what foreign policy highpoint of the Regency?

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