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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Much of Charles XII's infantry wasted time on Peter's redoubts and was _________.
(a) Out of area where main battle transpires.
(b) Out of time for the main battle.
(c) Out of gunpowder for the main battle.
(d) Out of position for the main battle.

2. When Peter found evidence of Alexis' whereabouts, where did Charles VI move Alexis?
(a) Venice.
(b) Rome.
(c) Naples.
(d) Sicily.

3. Chapter 35 showed the effects of which year's intense cold that gripped all of Europe?
(a) 1709.
(b) 1708.
(c) 1707.
(d) 1706.

4. Peter was able to launch a disciplined infantry line which enveloped ________/
(a) Fleeing Swedes.
(b) Retreating Swedes.
(c) Charging Swedes.
(d) Counter-striking Swedes.

5. Peter's westward travels in 1716-1717 had the following three goals: to recover his health, to attend his niece's wedding, and to __________.
(a) Boost allies' support of the invasion of Sweden.
(b) Boost allies' support of the invasion of England.
(c) Boost allies' support of the invasion of Denmark.
(d) Boost allies' support of the invasion of Spain.

6. Peter had ten redoubts built in what formation, that slowed enemy attacks?
(a) "T."
(b) "W."
(c) "M."
(d) "V."

7. After Charles XII was led into a trap, what did he and his troops lose?
(a) Food rations.
(b) Dry gunpowder.
(c) Safe retreat.
(d) Warm quarters.

8. What transpired after a broken Alexis was condemned to death?
(a) Publicly admitted guilt, was forgiven.
(b) Escaped custody, returned to exile.
(c) Sentence commuted, exiled to monastery.
(d) Died before sentence is administered.

9. Which vast Ottoman Empire situation was surveyed in Chapter 40?
(a) Lithuanian.
(b) Swedish.
(c) Turkish.
(d) Russian.

10. Despite people's pleas, Charles XII vowed to make which group join him or face annihilation?
(a) Livonians.
(b) Poles.
(c) Western Pomeranians.
(d) Finns.

11. What was Peter's view of his niece's marriage?
(a) Withheld judgment.
(b) Pleased him.
(c) Displeased him.
(d) No concern.

12. In Chapter 51, Peter came home to handle a governmental mess and confront Tsarevich Alexis about his _________.
(a) Future religious responsibility.
(b) Future marital responsibility.
(c) Future parental responsibility.
(d) Future monarchical responsibility.

13. Which Councillor of State controlled French foreign policy because of the age of Louis XV?
(a) Abbé Guillaume Dubois.
(b) Charles Eugene, Duc Du Croy.
(c) Philippe, Duc d'Orléans.
(d) Anthony Devier.

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

15. The fifty blows mentioned in the title of Chapter 42 were only half the number Peter deserved for risking capture at what location?
(a) Pruth River.
(b) Frigate Pruth.
(c) Fortress Pruth.
(d) City of Pruth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Due to the French monarch's age, who served as Regent for Louis XV?

2. Chapter 45 showed Charles XII held in Adrianople for how long while Turkey and Russia concluded peace?

3. Charles XII ordered the Poles to join him, hoping who would aid him?

4. Catherine first married Peter quietly in _______, and later, with full pomp in ________.

5. In Chapter 32, the Russians torched Poland to deny Charles provisions and bridges, and accomplish what else?

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