1. The Scottish Lords expect to find English Catholics waiting to rise and overthrow Elizabeth's government with them, but what do they find instead?
(a) That English Catholics do not want to overthrow Elizabeth.
(b) That France has united with Elizabeth to fight the rebellion.
(c) That English Catholics have converted to the Anglican church.
(d) That the plague has wiped out thousands.

2. To what does Queen Elizabeth ascribe her safety despite so many plots to kill her?
(a) To God's protection.
(b) To her Privy Council.
(c) To her soldiers.
(d) To her Navy.

3. What does the French ambassador tell the Spanish ambassador about the way Queen Elizabeth spent New Year's Night in 1566?
(a) He says she slept with the Earl of Leicester that night.
(b) He says she got drunk.
(c) He says she danced and played the virginals.
(d) He says she watched a play.

4. What religion is Queen Mary Tudor determined to reinstate as England's national religion when she ascends to the throne?
(a) Judaism.
(b) Paganism.
(c) Catholicism.
(d) Protestantism.

5. Who becomes the ruler of England after King Henry VIII's death when Elizabeth is 14 years-old?
(a) Lady Jane Grey.
(b) Elizabeth's 27 year-old half sister, Mary Tudor.
(c) Mary Stuart.
(d) Elizabeth's nine-year-old half brother, Edward.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not an action Sir William Cecil advises Queen Elizabeth to take to reduce the danger of Mary Stuart seizing the English throne?

2. What happens when Mary Stuart desires to return to Scotland through England?

3. Who has a medal made to commemorate the Massacre of St. Bartholomew?

4. When Queen Elizabeth is 40 years-old, what trait has become more pronounced in her?

5. When Queen Elizabeth hesitates to intervene in the Protestant rebellion in Scotland, how does William Cecil persuade her to take action?

(see the answer key)

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