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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the priest at Russka accused of when the police arrived to arrest him?
(a) Heresy.
(b) Subverting the church.
(c) Operating a Masonic press.
(d) Theft.

2. What does Popov obtain from Peter Suvorin?
(a) A salary.
(b) A few strong men.
(c) A storeroom.
(d) A promise of protection.

3. What does Nicolai believe will replace God?
(a) The people.
(b) Technology.
(c) Science.
(d) Nations.

4. What river is St. Petersburg on?
(a) The Neva.
(b) The Don.
(c) The Danube.
(d) The Dneiper.

5. What deadline does the Countess give Alexander?
(a) To graduate from school.
(b) To marry Tatiana.
(c) To Russianize the South.
(d) To impose reforms.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Alexander in 1913?

2. By whom does Tatiana become pregnant?

3. What is Alexander Bobrov seeking in 1802?

4. Who is Russia preparing to fight in 1812?

5. Who does Alexander see visit the Suvorin house?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Rutherfurd describe the Russian experience of the Napoleonic War?

2. Describe Nicolai's discussion with Popov on the train to Moscow.

3. Describe the conditions in Russia in 1891.

4. How did the revolution of 1905 begin in Russia?

5. What is Alexander Bobrov's relationship with Sergei?

6. What leads to Alexander Bobrov's arrest and imprisonment?

7. Describe the state of the opposition to the Tsar in Chapters 7 and 8.

8. Who is Madame Adelaide de Ronville, and what does Alexander Bobrov need from her?

9. Describe Popov's subversive activities.

10. What is Mrs. Suvorin's relationship with Popov?

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