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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. The foes that surrounded Orthodox Russia included Sweden, Poland, the Ottoman Empire, and which other enemy?
(a) China.
(b) Great Britain.
(c) Morocco.
(d) Spain.

2. Why did Peter go incognito to complete his education?
(a) To avoid the hated ceremony.
(b) For fear of attack.
(c) To escape possible ridicule.
(d) To gain military intelligence.

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

4. William III met Peter, long an admirer of his military exploits against _____________.
(a) Protestantism.
(b) Catholicism.
(c) The Greek Orthodox Church.
(d) Judaism.

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. Tsar Alexis is described as what type of ruler?

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

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

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

5. Chapter 1 described Moscow in what period?

(see the answer key)

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