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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who really controlled the French throne after the King's death?
(a) Elizabeth I.
(b) Erik of Sweden.
(c) Catherine de' Medici.
(d) The Archduke Ferdinand.

2. How did Elizabeth stave off the dangers from Catholics abroad?
(a) She moved everyone to Ireland.
(b) She declared war on the Catholics.
(c) She paid Spain large amounts of gold to protect England.
(d) She renewed marriage negotiations for protection.

3. What failed movement did Northumberland and Westmoreland lead?
(a) The War of the Roses.
(b) The Northern Uprising.
(c) The Southern Conflict.
(d) The Irish Incident.

4. Who was Elizabeth's childhood teacher?
(a) Thomas Parry.
(b) Roger Ascham
(c) Edward Courtenay.
(d) Sir Robert Dudley.

5. Who did Cecil, Norfolk, and Sussex want the Queen to marry?
(a) Lord Darnley.
(b) The Earl of Leicester.
(c) Charles IX.
(d) Maximilian II.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom may Elizabeth I have been in love?

2. Why was it dangerous for Mary to go abroad?

3. Who took over the French throne when King Henry II was killed?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Europe's political environment change upon the death of Francis II?

2. Why was Mary Queen on Scots a threat to Elizabeth I?

3. How was Mary's claim to Elizabeth's throne strengthened on June 19, 1566?

4. According to the author, did the Queen have a physical relationship with Robert Dudley? Why or why not?

5. What factors played into the death of Amy Dudley?

6. Why did Elizabeth want Mary Queen of Scots to wed Robert Dudley (newly created the Earl of Leicester)?

7. What happened to Mary Queen of Scots secretary, Rizzio?

8. Why was Elizabeth so sensitive about the succession?

9. How did Elizabeth's policies toward her people's religion differ from Mary's?

10. How did Elizabeth show her dominance in public?

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