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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19, 20, and 21 Between Scylla and Charbdis, Practices at Home and Abroad, and The Tragical Execution.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason did the Queen give in her refusal of Erik of Sweden?
(a) She had only weeks to live because of illness.
(b) She was disinclined to marry, especially someone who would be absent from the country.
(c) She was offended that he did not speak English.
(d) She promised herself to Robert Dudley.

2. How long did Elizabeth reign?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 45 years.
(c) 35 years.
(d) 100 years.

3. What was the English Enterprise?
(a) It was an old document written by Henry VIII.
(b) It was an economic plan launched by Elizabeth I.
(c) It was an apology from the Pope for excommunicating Elizabeth I.
(d) It was a plan between Mary and Phillip II to take control of England.

4. The Treaty of Blois allied what two countries?
(a) England and France.
(b) France and Spain.
(c) England and Spain.
(d) France and Sweden.

5. Why did Queen Elizabeth refuse de' Medici's match for her?
(a) She thought Francis II was too old.
(b) She thought Henry II was boorish.
(c) She thought Erik of Sweden was not well educated.
(d) She thought Charles IX was too young.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was one of the theories of why the Queen so enjoyed the company of the person in #25?

2. What was Elizabeth's nickname for Robert Dudley when he was Master of Horse?

3. Who was the younger brother of Elizabeth I?

4. Of what new religious movement was Elizabeth I tolerant?

5. What was Mary Queen of Scots' main condition if she were to marry Leicester?

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