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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. What observation could be made about Peter given that he enjoyed Mock-Synod celebrations at Christmas and before Lent, stood with troops rather than the Patriarch at Epiphany when the Moscow River is blessed, and ended executions with bodies being buried as Lent begins?
(a) Peter's exploits were well thought out.
(b) Peter's actions were predictable.
(c) Peter's reasoning was systematic.
(d) Peter's moods swang unpredictably.

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

3. How long did Peter send the "Great Embassy" to Europe to recruit and study?
(a) Eighteen months.
(b) Twenty-four months.
(c) Thirty months.
(d) Twelve months.

4. Chapter 37 described a clash that was most effective because of Rehnskjold's failure to share what with fellow generals?
(a) Gunpowder.
(b) Food supplies.
(c) Battle plans.
(d) Reinforcements.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which friend did Peter bury In March, 1699?

2. Upset by Sophia, whom did the boyars rally around?

3. After serfs and peasants were drafted by the thousands for unskilled shipbuilding labor, what work moved swiftly despite what?

4. Peter dealt harshly with robbers and beggars, especially ones who ________________.

5. Martha Skavronskaya, a peasant girl Sheremetev captured, later became Peter's wife and successor as _________.

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