Frederick the Great: A Turbulent Youth

What was the relationship between Frederick and Hans Hermann von Katte?

• Katte was Frederick's enemy.

• Katte was Frederick's tutor.

• Katte was Frederick's confidant and friend.

• Katte was Frederick's rival.

What was Frederick the Great's father's nickname?

• The Peaceful King

• The Enlightened King

• The Philosopher King

• The Soldier King

What did Frederick-William do with his father's jewels and fine furnishings?

• He donated them to charity.

• He sold them.

• He kept them for himself.

• He gave them to his son.

What was Frederick's initial reaction to his father's attempts to make him a soldier?

• He immediately ran away.

• He resisted and found allies in his tutors.

• He was indifferent.

• He embraced the military lifestyle.

What was Frederick-William's reaction to Frederick's interest in French culture?

• He encouraged it.

• He was indifferent.

• He was pleased.

• He was furious.

What was Frederick's plan to escape his father's control?

• To seek help from the Habsburgs.

• To flee to England with Katte.

• To hide in Saxony.

• To join the army.

What was the outcome of Frederick's attempted escape?

• He was executed.

• He successfully fled to England.

• He was pardoned immediately.

• He was caught and imprisoned.

What was Frederick's attitude towards his arranged marriage?

• He was eager to start a family.

• He was despondent and threatened suicide.

• He was indifferent.

• He was enthusiastic.

What did Frederick do on his wedding night?

• He hosted a grand feast.

• He left the bedroom to stroll the grounds.

• He celebrated with his wife.

• He played music for his guests.

What was the unexpected result of Frederick-William's tutelage?

• Frederick became a pacifist.

• Frederick abandoned his royal duties.

• Frederick became a philosopher.

• Frederick became a warrior king.