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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, The Great Northern War, Chapters 22-27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Charles XII launch his surprise campaign against Narva?
(a) Winter.
(b) Summer.
(c) Spring.
(d) Autumn.

2. Peter was careful to wander, survey, and practice all that he saw Western technology and science reveal, and he dedicated himself to ____________.
(a) Using the same to conquer Sweden.
(b) Achieving the same in Russia.
(c) Using the same to conquer the West.
(d) Advancing international well-being.

3. As many fundamentalists rallied behind Archpriest Avvakum, where did others populate?
(a) The far west.
(b) The far north.
(c) The far south.
(d) The far east.

4. Chapter 15 reflected William III, simultaneously King of England and Stadholder of Holland, as __________.
(a) Sovereign Prince of Orange,
(b) Sovereign Prince of Buckingham,
(c) Sovereign Prince of Bordeaux,
(d) Sovereign Prince of Champagne-Ardenne,

5. When did the founding of St. Petersburg transpire?
(a) 1705.
(b) 1703.
(c) 1701.
(d) 1707.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Chapter 21 reflected Peter was back at his highest priority, finding in his shipyards any waste, shortages, or ________.

3. In Chapter 25, Peter attacked a 13th-century Estonian seaport fortress that was defended by how many men?

4. Peter could be easily identified and thronged until he was set up securely in which dockyard?

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

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