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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Amorous Intrigues.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What title did John Dudley get after Henry VIII's death?
(a) Earl of Warwick.
(b) Earl of Somerset.
(c) Earl of Hertford.
(d) Earl of York.

2. What was the name of the brother of Earl of Hertford who resented him for his power after Henry VIII's death?
(a) Thomas Seymour.
(b) Thomas Sibley.
(c) Thomas Salisbury.
(d) Thomas Sumner.

3. How did Thomas Seymour try to court King Edward VI's favor?
(a) By sending him gifts.
(b) By reforming the Church.
(c) By pledging his allegiance.
(d) By fighting in war.

4. Who did Thomas Seymour secretly marry in an attempt to gain leverage over his brother, the Duke of Somerset?
(a) Katherine Parr.
(b) Anne of Cleves.
(c) Elizabeth I.
(d) Mary I.

5. What was the name of the tutor Elizabeth persuaded her guardians to appoint?
(a) Roger Ascham.
(b) Remington Auer.
(c) Radcliff Applegate.
(d) Richard Alford.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Elizabeth do to ward off Thomas Seymour's inappropriate behavior, according to Weir?

2. Why was the Duke of Somerset not able to gain support with people of his own rank when he was appointed Lord Protector in 1547?

3. What did the Book of Common Prayer, which was passed by the council of regents, allow the clergy to do?

4. What was the name of Elizabeth's caretaker, who initially encouraged Elizabeth's infatuation with Thomas Seymour when he moved in with Katherine Parr?

5. Along with the Earl of Hertford, Archbishop ______ held a prominent position on the council after Henry VIII's death.

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