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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. Upset by Sophia, whom did the boyars rally around?
(a) The Naryshkins.
(b) The Nesterovs.
(c) The Nerchinks.
(d) The Natalyas.

2. In Chapter 12, Peter felt the need to shore up a dying anti-Turkish alliance and European worries grew regarding whose ambitions?
(a) Charles CI.
(b) Mary II.
(c) Louis XIV.
(d) Philip IV.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. The foes that surrounded Orthodox Russia included Sweden, Poland, the Ottoman Empire, and which other enemy?

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

5. What was the name of the frigate Peter helped to construct?

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