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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, The Great Embassy, Chapters 17-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many Dutch specialists and officers did the "Great Embassy" send to Russia?
(a) 460.
(b) 640.
(c) 540.
(d) 560.

2. "Great Embassy" member in Russia felt that Europeans who embraced music, art, literature, and science were _________.
(a) "Agnostics."
(b) "Pagans."
(c) "Iconoclasts."
(d) "Heretics."

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Peter lived openly in the German suburb among foreigners, which three important friends did he make?

2. Tsar Alexis is described as what type of ruler?

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

4. Peter won over the Patriarch, threatened to kill any who opposed him, and then commanded all foreign officers to do what?

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

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