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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Elizabeth I do to force Darnley to return to England?
(a) She imprisoned his mother.
(b) She imprisoned his father.
(c) She imprisoned his sister.
(d) She imprisoned his brother.

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

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

4. Who ousted the Lord Protector?
(a) John Dudley.
(b) Lord Sussex.
(c) Duke of Wellington.
(d) Lord Essex.

5. Who continued his pursuit of Elizabeth I as she was looking for a husband?
(a) Earl of Sussex.
(b) Leiceister.
(c) Lord Essex.
(d) Duke of Norfolk.

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

7. Where was Henry's daughter Elizabeth sent to live?
(a) Hatfield.
(b) Sussex.
(c) London.
(d) Scotland.

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

9. What was Mary warned about Elizabeth when she met her?
(a) That she would want to steal her husband.
(b) That she was good for the people.
(c) That she was a danger.
(d) That she would be a rebel.

10. What did Cecil and Elizabeth I do to fight the financial crisis?
(a) Lowered the value of other country's coins in England.
(b) Made a coin with the Queen's stamp.
(c) Made the value of British coins higher.
(d) Lowered the value of the British coins.

11. When was James born?
(a) June 1566.
(b) May 1566.
(c) July 1566.
(d) August 1566.

12. Why did Leicester want Mary to marry Darnley?
(a) He didn't want to be paired with Mary.
(b) Darnley was under his control.
(c) Leicester wanted to marry Darnley's sister.
(d) Leicester wanted to prevent Darnley from marrying Elizabeth.

13. What treaty did Cecil negotiate that displeased Elizabeth I according to Chapter 5?
(a) The Treaty of Edinburgh.
(b) The Treaty of Rouen.
(c) The Treaty of Madrid.
(d) The Treaty of Blois.

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

15. When did Mary marry?
(a) July 30, 1554.
(b) July 16, 1554.
(c) July 6, 1554.
(d) July 26, 1554.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Elizabeth I formally crowned Queen?

2. In what did Elizabeth I retain her independence from the Privy Council?

3. What did Elizabeth contract in 1562?

4. What did Elizabeth I decide her husband had to be, according to Chapter 4?

5. Who was Mary's adviser in 1553?

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