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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, The Great Embassy, Chapters 17-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 9, Peter was shown enjoying his freedom for how many more years?
(a) Five.
(b) Seven.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

2. Chapter 15 reflected William III, simultaneously King of England and Stadholder of Holland, as __________.
(a) Sovereign Prince of Champagne-Ardenne,
(b) Sovereign Prince of Bordeaux,
(c) Sovereign Prince of Buckingham,
(d) Sovereign Prince of Orange,

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

4. Tsar Alexis is described as what type of ruler?
(a) Democrat.
(b) Demigod.
(c) Monarch.
(d) Republican.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. William III met Peter, long an admirer of his military exploits against _____________.

2. After his mother died, Peter returned to Archangel, launched a ship, almost drowned on another, and took delivery and command of a warship built where?

3. What was the name of the frigate Peter helped to construct?

4. In 1695, Peter attacked Azov, the Turkish fortress, to end Tatar raids in the Ukraine and gain access to which sea?

5. Patriarch Nikon, who challenged Alexis and sternly enforced his own views, was deposed in what year?

(see the answer key)

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