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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, On the European Stage, Chapters 40-46.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chapter 24 summarized Charles XII's youth and stressed his love of military science and adventure before he took the throne at what age?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Eighteen.
(d) Twenty.

2. After being cornered, what areas did Peter abandon that resulted in his survival and making peace with Charles XII?
(a) Azov, Poland, Slovakia.
(b) Poland, Slovakia, Tagonrog.
(c) Azov, Slovakia, Tagonrog.
(d) Azov, Poland, Tagonrog.

3. Seventeenth century European wars were shown to be steadily growing in deadliness and scope, yet what rules were they still obeying?
(a) Use of catapults, horses, caissons.
(b) Seasonal campaigning.
(c) Use of shields, swords, spears.
(d) Afternoon tea sessions.

4. Frederick of Denmark dropped out of the conflict following what?
(a) Totally bloodless campaign.
(b) Near annihilation.
(c) Nearly bloodless campaign.
(d) Very bloody campaign.

5. Peter was humiliated across Europe when Swedes broke through what type of defenses that the Russians built at Narva?
(a) Inferior.
(b) Acceptable.
(c) Adequate.
(d) Strong.

Short Answer Questions

1. Charles XII was impatient, but a competent Russian attack surprised him when he crossed which waterway?

2. As many fundamentalists rallied behind Archpriest Avvakum, where did others populate?

3. In Chapter 33, some 35,000 Swedes were against 57,500 Russians, with how many reinforcements respectively?

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

5. Avoiding open warfare in Poland, where did the Russians retreat to?

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