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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Pining Away.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did John Dudley, Earl of Warwick and Duke of Northumberland, begin to court Mary's good favor after discovering the king's condition?
(a) Because she had converted to Protestanism.
(b) Because the king had requested it
(c) Because he had fallen in love with her.
(d) Because she was next in line to the throne.

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

3. What adjectives best describe Thomas Seymour's personality, as depicted by Weir?
(a) Depressed; brooding.
(b) Naive; foolish.
(c) Laconic; shy.
(d) Jovial; charming.

4. Why was Edward VI reluctant to sign Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset's death warrant?
(a) Because he loathed the death penalty.
(b) Because Edward Seymour was his uncle.
(c) Because he wanted to protect Edward Seymour's wife.
(d) Because he didn't believe Edward Seymour was guilty.

5. Who were Jane Grey's parents?
(a) Henry VIII and Mary Tudor.
(b) Henry Grey and Frances Brandon.
(c) Henry Grey and Mary Tudor.
(d) Henry VIII and Frances Brandon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Mary imply that Edward VI was not old enough to attend council meetings, according to Weir?

2. Why was Mary kept in the country after Henry VIII's death?

3. What was John Dudley, Earl of Warwick's goal when he marched on Hampton Court?

4. When Edward VI set out on a trip in June, 1552, what impeded his progress?

5. What was the date that Thomas Seymour and his armed men entered the King's chamber with a forged key?

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