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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, On the European Stage, Chapters 53-57.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Peter's passion for sailing began when he and his tutor found, refurbished, and took a boat out on what lake?
(a) Pervomaysk.
(b) Pavlovsk.
(c) Pleschev.
(d) Preobrazhenskoe.

3. Which two carousing groups did Peter form that convinced many he was the Antichrist?
(a) "Merry Helmsmen" and "Roistering Angels."
(b) "Imbibing Crewmen" and "Happy Swordsmen."
(c) "Jolly Muskateers" and "Laughing Bandits."
(d) "Jolly Company" and "Drunken Synod."

4. Peter conquered coastal Finland, invaded the Aland Islands, and seized how many ships off Cape Hangö in one summer?
(a) Sixteen.
(b) Ten.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Twelve.

5. On which bank did Peter's and others' mansions rise?
(a) North.
(b) East.
(c) South.
(d) West.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Peter use to assess the plot and rid himself of the menace?

2. Whom did Peter tax after his eventual triumph at Azov?

3. What did the author note Peter seemed to identify as the key while he embarked on his "Great Embassy" travels?

4. Peter was shown in Chapter 6 as having preferred activities out of the way at _______________.

5. What injury lay Charles XII up nearly dead from infection?

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