The Family Romanov

What event is chronicled in The Family Romanov?

The Russian Revolution (Beginning of World War I) is chronicled in the novel.

Who was the unofficial advisor to Tsar Nicholas?

Rasputin was the unofficial advisor to Tsar Nicholas.

Why was Alexandra under pressure to produce another son?

Alexandra was under pressure to produce another son because Nicholas, the only son, was a hemophiliac and a back-up heir was desirable.

What occupation did Tsarina Alexandra decide to pursue?

Tsarina Alexandra decided to pursue nursing.

One passage says, "These exhausted mothers . . . are perhaps the closer to revolution than anyone else . . . and more dangerous." Why had the women become dangerous?

Women were dangerous because not only did the women suffer, they also watched "their half-starving and sick children" suffer from lack of care. Maternal instinct made them want to protect the children and therefore they were "dangerous."

What decision did the Cossack make that became a turning point?

The Cossack decided not to fire on the protesters.

What event took place on January 22, 1905?

January 22, 1905 was the March Massacre known as Bloody Sunday.

Who said, "The point is not about victory, but about giving the regime a shake and attracting the masses to the movement."

Vladimir Lenin made this statement.

Who were the Bolsheviks?

The Bolsheviks were a wing of the Russian Social-Democratic Workers' Party that became the dominant political power.

What was the author's purpose for writing the book?

The author was writing to inform the reader.

What was the reason for Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra's ball invitations?

The ball invitations were sent to celebrate the 200th anniversary of St. Petersburg founding as the Russian Capital.

Why did Alexandra hesitate when Nicholas proposed?

Nicholas's religion was Russian Orthodoxy. Alexandra was a devout Lutheran. The difference in religion made her hesitate.

How many daughters were born before Nicholas and Alexandra finally had a son?

The couple had four daughters before having a son.

What diagnoses did the court physicians give to Alexei?

Court physicians diagnosed Alexei with hemophilia

The day 150-200 men, women, and children were killed by St. Petersburg soldiers is commonly referred to by what name?

The day is commonly called Bloody Sunday.

What was the name of the radical group led by Karl Marx?

Karl Marx led the Social Democrats.

What did the woman who stabbed Rasputin refer to him as?

The woman who stabbed Rasputin called him "The Anti-Christ."

What were the names of the four daughters of Tsar Nicholas?

Olga, Tatiana, Marie, and Anastasia were the four daughters.

What nickname was used when Olga and Tatiana were together?

Olga and Tatiana were called "The Big Pair."