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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, The Great Northern War, Chapters 34—39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Peter lived openly in the German suburb among foreigners, which three important friends did he make?
(a) Andrew Vinius, Louis de Vauban, Patrick Gordon.
(b) Sylvester Medvedev, Alexander Danilovich, Francis Lefort.
(c) Patrick Gordon, Andrew Vinius, Francis Lefort.
(d) Sylvester Medvedev, Louis de Vauban, Alexander Danilovich.

2. What were some ways Peter broke tradition beyond freeing himself of Eudoxia, shaving nobles' beards, and using decorations in lieu of land as rewards?
(a) Reforming Russian feudal system.
(b) Reforming the calendar and currency.
(c) Affording peasants, not serfs, voting rights.
(d) Offering land in exchange for military service.

3. Chapter 37 described a clash that was most effective because of Rehnskjold's failure to share what with fellow generals?
(a) Reinforcements.
(b) Food supplies.
(c) Battle plans.
(d) Gunpowder.

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

5. In 1695, Peter attacked Azov, the Turkish fortress, to end Tatar raids in the Ukraine and gain access to which sea?
(a) Mediterranean Sea.
(b) Baltic Sea.
(c) Black Sea.
(d) Red Sea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Sophia after her inner circle was tortured and Peter refused to see her?

2. Peter was concerned by the loss at Narva, but he spared nothing to outfit and train his new army under whom?

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

4. Chapter 24 summarized Charles XII's youth and stressed his love of military science and adventure before he took the throne at what age?

5. Peter could be easily identified and thronged until he was set up securely in which dockyard?

(see the answer key)

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