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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Edward contract tuberculosis?
(a) 1552.
(b) 1555.
(c) 1553.
(d) 1554.

2. Where was Elizabeth I formally crowned Queen?
(a) Tower of London.
(b) Richmond Wallace.
(c) Whitehall Palace.
(d) Westminster Abbey.

3. Who was Elizabeth's governess?
(a) Kat Ashley.
(b) Ashley Martin.
(c) Ashley Tudor.
(d) Mary Ashley.

4. When was Edward born?
(a) October 1538.
(b) October 1537.
(c) October 1539.
(d) October 1536.

5. Who was Mary's adviser in 1553?
(a) Duke of Canterbury.
(b) Simon Renard.
(c) Baron of Essex.
(d) King of Spain.

6. When was Elizabeth proclaimed Queen according to Chapter 4?
(a) November 10, 1558.
(b) November 12, 1558.
(c) November 17, 1558.
(d) November 2, 1558.

7. Who was Rome's envoy to England?
(a) Clement.
(b) Robert.
(c) Silviano.
(d) Chapuys.

8. Who was supposed to rule England during Edward's minority according to Chapter 2?
(a) The Privy Council.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Parliament.
(d) Henry VIII's brother.

9. Who did Elizabeth I reject as a husband because he was too young?
(a) The King of Portugal.
(b) The King of France.
(c) She did not reject a husband because of his age.
(d) The King of Spain.

10. Who had himself appointed Lord Protector and Governor?
(a) Edward, Earl of Hertford.
(b) James, Lord Essex.
(c) Edward, Earl of Sussex.
(d) The Duke of Norfolk.

11. Who plotted against Mary's wedding plans?
(a) Edward Courtenay.
(b) Seymour.
(c) Philip of Spain.
(d) Cecil.

12. Why did Mary resent Elizabeth according to Chapter 3?
(a) Because she was Protestant.
(b) Because of her influence at the court.
(c) Because of the way Henry VIII treated her mother.
(d) Because she was more beautiful.

13. What did Elizabeth I respond to the rumors of her having many lovers?
(a) That it was none of their business.
(b) That she refused to comment on her personal life.
(c) That she was never alone so it would be impossible.
(d) That it was true.

14. Where was Elizabeth sent after she lived with Baron Seymour of Sudeley?
(a) Essex.
(b) Cheshut.
(c) London.
(d) Norfolk.

15. What law did Elizabeth want the Parliament to pass?
(a) A law banning Mary from the country.
(b) A law preventing Protestants from marrying Catholics.
(c) A law protecting Elizabeth from being overthrown.
(d) A law preventing Protestants from being persecuted.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Emperor Charles V?

2. When did Mary marry?

3. What did women in the 16th century have little of?

4. What did Elizabeth do to appease Mary?

5. Why was there an interest in Elizabeth I marrying?

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