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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, The New Russia, Chapters 58-63 and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom did Peter tax after his eventual triumph at Azov?
(a) Landowners, commoners.
(b) Merchants, landowners.
(c) The church, merchants.
(d) Landowners, the church.

2. After how long did Peter bid the Regent and King farewell?
(a) Four weeks.
(b) Ten weeks.
(c) Eight weeks.
(d) Six weeks.

3. Who was the only individual who stood by Peter against William I?
(a) Fredrick William of Prussia.
(b) Frederick of Denmark.
(c) Frederick of Hesse.
(d) Frederick I of Prussia.

4. What title of Chapter 19 encapsulated Russian punishment methods?
(a) "Fire and Knout."
(b) "Fire and Brimstone".
(c) "Fire and Rope".
(d) "Fire and Death".

5. A Senate made laws from Peter's hasty ideas, but when Senators were difficult to motivate or control, he created oversight and moved executive functions to what locations?
(a) Western-style "colleges" run by foreign experts.
(b) Western-style "colleges" run by foreign-educated experts.
(c) Western-style "colleges" run by foreign experts.
(d) Western-style "colleges" run by Russian-educated experts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Frederick of Denmark dropped out of the conflict following what?

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

3. The new army under Sheremetev used artillery rebuilt from scratch using melted down iron from _______.

4. According to Chapter 29, what positive improvements were part of Peter's reign?

5. Which friend did Peter bury In March, 1699?

(see the answer key)

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