Rasputin: The Mad Monk of Russia

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1. The Mad Monk is so famous (or infamous), that he is known just by his surname! However, what was Rasputin's first name? Nikolas Vladimir Boris Grigori

2. While not too much is known about Rasputin's early life, it is fact that he had two *known* siblings, both of whom died while Rasputin was still very young. What were the names of his two siblings that died early in Rasputin's life? Dmitri and Nastashia Nastashia and Fedor Fedor and Maria Maria and Dmitri

3. Even though much of Rasputin's life remains a mystery, there are still a few clear and concrete facts about this man that cannot be refuted. What would be the most accurate description of Rasputin and his background? He was the intelligent and eloquent son of a Russian aristocrat from Moscow, who, despite his intelligence and way with words, put people off due to his unappealing appearance He was a dirty and unwashed peasant from Siberia, who never fitted in with the upper classes of St. Petersburg He was born as a poor preacher's son in Kalingrad, and came to St. Petersburg looking for work as a priest He was a Hungarian magician's apprentice, who made the people of St. Petersburg very uncomfortable with his uncanny ability to read minds

4. One of the factors that many believe turned Rasputin towards a life of preaching and pilgrimage was his reported "vision" of a holy and spiritual entity. Which of the following people did Rasputin claim he saw in a vision? St. Paul the Apostle Jesus Christ The Virgin Mary John the Baptist

5. Part of Rasputin's enigma was the fact that he gained a reputation as a "strannik," or pilgrim. He was considered by many to a true "holy man." Was Rasputin ever officially ordained? Yes No

6. What was the name of the women whom many believed introduced Rasputin to the Russian royal family, and whom Rasputin later "cured" of what should have been fatal train accident injuries? Anna Vyrubova Anuschka Sidorov Alexanya Bochkarer Alona Kuznetsov

7. Even though Rasputin came to St. Petersburg round about 1903, in what year was he finally introduced to the Romanov family? 1907 1909 1905 1911

8. Rasputin managed to claw his way to the top fairly quickly, and secured a place in the royal family's inner circle. How, initially, was he able to do this? He was engaged to one of the Tsar's daughters, the Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna He heroically threw himself in front of a horse-drawn carriage, thus preventing the death of Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna He would only withhold some very embarrassing and scandalous blackmail on the Tsar if he were accepted as one of the Chief Advisors He was able to stop the bleeding of the Tsarevich Alexei (due to hemophilia)

9. Despite having the support of the Romanovs, Rasputin was not popular amongst the people of Russia. Peasants and nobles alike disliked him intensely. For what reasons did Rasputin's unpopularity grow? Debauchery All of these reasons Drunkenness His influence over the Russian Royal Family

10. While Tsar Nicholas the II was away from Russia, leading the Russian Army in war, accusations and suspicions against Rasputin and his influence over Alexandra increased exponentially. What war was taking place at the time of Rasputin's increased influence over Russian politics? The Persian Gulf War World War II World War I The Russian Civil War

11. Some historians believe that Rasputin belonged to an illegal sect. He was suspected of belonging to this sect for his whole life, but this has never really been verified. What was the name of this sect? The Khlysty The Illuminati The Aaronic Order The Doukhobors

12. The death of Rasputin has, without a doubt, gone down as one of the most legendary and controversial in history. If anything, he's probably more famous for his death than he is for his life! During which of the following months did Rasputin's death take place? December 1916 December 1918 October 1917 November 1915

13. Rasputin was killed by a group of conspirators. It's really only the leader of this group of conspirators who is recognised as being the man to cause the ultimate demise of our favourite Mad Monk. What was this man's name? Prince Felix Yusupov Vladimir Ilyich Lenin Prince Boris Evstrat Konstantin Tsar Nicholas II

14. One of the reasons that Rasputin's death is so legendary is that it was like the original "mission impossible" to get this man to die. What, ultimately, was Rasputin's cause of death? He was clubbed to death He died of gunshot wounds He died of poison He died of hypothermia

15. If Rasputin's death didn't give you the shiveries, this surely must ... a few weeks before Rasputin met his final demise, he sent a chilling, prophetical letter, to the Tsar, Nicholas II. Which of the following was NOT prophesied in Rasputin's chilling letter to the Tsar and his family? Rasputin stated that only after several attempts had already been made on his life would he finally be killed Rasputin stated that he knew he would not live to see the New Year Rasputin stated that if he was murdered by a noble, there would be no more in Russia for the next 25 years, and that brothers would kill brothers, and hate each other Rasputin stated that if he was killed by a member of the Tsar's relations, none of the Tsar's family would remain alive for more than two years