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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. The Streltsy mobilized against rumors that Peter would kill whom in Chapter 8?
(a) Prince Golitsyn, Ivan.
(b) Ivan, Sophia.
(c) Sophia, Eudoxia.
(d) Sophia, Prince Golitsyn.

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

3. Who was the King of Poland that Peter met en route home?
(a) Wilhelm.
(b) Augustus I.
(c) Heinrich I.
(d) Augustus II.

4. After his mother died, Peter returned to Archangel, launched a ship, almost drowned on another, and took delivery and command of a warship built where?
(a) Holland.
(b) Poland.
(c) Finland.
(d) Sweden.

5. Sieges were preferred to open-field battle and frequently ended in what manner?
(a) Religious sanctuary.
(b) Minimal deaths.
(c) Massive retreat.
(d) Honorable surrender.

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 ordered the fortress at Grodno abandoned, Charles XII was freed to invade what region?

3. Which vast Ottoman Empire situation was surveyed in Chapter 40?

4. What were some ways Peter broke tradition beyond freeing himself of Eudoxia, shaving nobles' beards, and using decorations in lieu of land as rewards?

5. Peter's meddling with Ahmed's restive subjects in ______was covered in Chapter 41.

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