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

2. Chapter 1 described Moscow in what period?
(a) The 1680s.
(b) The 1670s.
(c) The 1650s.
(d) The 1660s.

3. Patriarch Nikon, who challenged Alexis and sternly enforced his own views, was deposed in what year?
(a) 1666.
(b) 1664.
(c) 1660.
(d) 1662.

4. For how many years was Anna Mons the mistress of Peter?
(a) Eight.
(b) Six.
(c) Ten.
(d) Twelve.

5. Chapter 5 provided background on the "Old Believers" revolt against ritual reforms in the church that dated from ___________.
(a) Peter's day.
(b) Genghis Khan's day.
(c) Alexis' day.
(d) Brutus' day.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were some ways Peter broke tradition beyond freeing himself of Eudoxia, shaving nobles' beards, and using decorations in lieu of land as rewards?

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

3. Peter dealt grimly with the Streltsy after they marched _____________ to replace the absent Tsar.

4. Peter himself went incognito among the 250-member staff as whom?

5. Why did Peter go incognito to complete his education?

(see the answer key)

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