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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. In what year did Martha Skavronskaya, Peter's wife, begin bearing his children?
(a) 1707.
(b) 1711.
(c) 1705.
(d) 1709.

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

3. How soon after Goertz went to Charles XII about having negotiated with Norway without authorization did Charles die?
(a) Ten days.
(b) One day.
(c) Seven days.
(d) Four days.

4. Charles XII broke traditions, proved rash in using disciplined troops, and forced battles. How long did it take for Russia to stand up to him?
(a) Weeks.
(b) Months.
(c) Years.
(d) Several decades.

5. Peter won over the Patriarch, threatened to kill any who opposed him, and then commanded all foreign officers to do what?
(a) Lay down their arms.
(b) Rally behind him.
(c) Leave, return home.
(d) Surrender or face death.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon meeting King Louis XV, Peter shocked the French by lifting him up and ___________.

2. "Great Embassy" member in Russia felt that Europeans who embraced music, art, literature, and science were _________.

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

4. In Chapter 9, Peter was shown enjoying his freedom for how many more years?

5. The Streltsy mobilized against rumors that Peter would kill whom in Chapter 8?

(see the answer key)

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