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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, The Great Embassy, Chapters 12-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During what year did Muscovy's soldiers believe Sophia's rumors of treachery?
(a) 1680.
(b) 16864.
(c) 1686.
(d) 1682.

2. How long did Peter work at the Dutch company to learn his trade?
(a) Eight months.
(b) Four months.
(c) Six months.
(d) One year.

3. In Chapter 9, Peter was shown enjoying his freedom for how many more years?
(a) One.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Seven.

4. Golitsyn was responsible for what foreign policy highpoint of the Regency?
(a) Return of Moscow to Russian control.
(b) Return of Perm to Russian control.
(c) Return of Kazan to Russian control.
(d) Return of Kiev to Russian control.

5. Peter evaded an anti-Swedish alliance in Prussia to concentrate on whom?
(a) French.
(b) Poles.
(c) Spanish.
(d) Turks.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Streltsy mobilized against rumors that Peter would kill whom in Chapter 8?

2. When Ivan and Peter were crowned as co-tsars, Sophia took over as __________.

3. For how many years was Anna Mons the mistress of Peter?

4. Patriarch Nikon, who challenged Alexis and sternly enforced his own views, was deposed in what year?

5. Peter's passion for sailing began when he and his tutor found, refurbished, and took a boat out on what lake?

(see the answer key)

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