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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why does Alexandra rarely leave the yacht?
2. When Alexandra calls Rasputin the night they all think Alexis dies, what does he say?
3. Nicholas' wedding takes place:
4. What Russian city is the hometown of Vladimir Lenin?
5. As a "starets" or man of God, what is Rasputin specifically considered to be?
Short Essay Questions
1. When the Imperial Manifesto of October 30, 1905 establishes an elected parliament and rights for the people, Russia's government changes from an autocracy to what form of government?
2. When the First Imperial Duma appears in May 1906, what political parties form along with it?
3. Why is Alexandra so severely affected by Alexis' hemophilia?
4. With which religious, sexually immoral, sect is Rasputin accused of having an association?
5. In the Russian system of autocracy, to whom is the Tsar responsible?
6. Why do many in St. Petersburg society consider Alexandra a prude?
7. Which of Nicholas and Alexandra's daughters are characterized as outspoken, very sure of herself, and eager to go out into society?
8. When the royal yacht, the Standart, strikes a rock during a cruise, why doesn't it sink?
9. When World War I begins, the Tsar is reluctant to become involved because Russia is not prepared for war. Why is Russia not prepared for war?
10. On what pretext does Nicholas dissolve the Second Imperial Duma?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Using the text, explain and analyze how Alexandra's belief that Rasputin is a representative from God who miraculously heals her son enables Rasputin to take advantage of her, as well as Alexis' hemophilia, in order to gain influence in and, eventually, control over Russia's government.
Essay Topic 2
Analyze and demonstrate how Nicholas' agreement to the Imperial Manifesto and the establishment of the Duma (Russia's Parliament) both enable the revolutionaries and hasten the collapse of the Russian monarchy. Use the text to support your arguments.
Essay Topic 3
Analyze and explain how Nicholas and Alexandra's decision to keep Alexis' hemophilia a secret contributed to not only Alexandra's unpopularity with Russians but also to the downfall of the monarchy. Back up your arguments with citations from the text.
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