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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the government fear Catholics would do in case of an invasion of England?
(a) Side with Mary.
(b) Kill all of the Protestants.
(c) Kill Elizabeth I.
(d) Side with the Pope against the Queen.

2. Who did Elizabeth I hope to negotiate peace with?
(a) Philip.
(b) No one.
(c) The Pope.
(d) The Duke of Parma and Philip.

3. Who succeeded Philip II when he died in September of 1598?
(a) His son Philip III.
(b) His wife.
(c) His brother.
(d) His daughter.

4. Which author often performed for the Queen?
(a) Shakespeare.
(b) Marlowe.
(c) Greene.
(d) Nashe.

5. Who did Elizabeth I fear would take power in France and strengthen Spain?
(a) The rebels.
(b) The Catholic League.
(c) The poor.
(d) The Puritans.

6. When was Norfolk executed?
(a) June 30, 1572.
(b) June 2, 1572.
(c) June 12, 1572.
(d) June 22, 1572.

7. Why did Elizabeth I often change residences?
(a) Because of the demand on the food supply.
(b) Because of boredom.
(c) Because of the threat of rebellions.
(d) Because of the stench of the court.

8. When did Leicester die?
(a) September 14, 1589.
(b) September 4, 1588.
(c) September 4,1589.
(d) September 14, 1588.

9. What did France experience in September 1585?
(a) Industrial Revolution.
(b) Raids.
(c) Civil War.
(d) Inquisition.

10. Who did Elizabeth I send Mary to after the Scottish announcement that they had proof of Mary's involvement in the murder plot?
(a) To Lord Scrope.
(b) To France.
(c) To Spain.
(d) To Duke of Norfolk.

11. Who did Elizabeth I open talks with France to marry?
(a) The Duke of Paris.
(b) The Duke of Beaufort.
(c) The Duke of Normandy.
(d) The Duke of Anjou.

12. What event prompted the British to send troops to the Netherlands?
(a) The capture of James.
(b) The death of Mary Queen of Scots.
(c) The death of the Prince of Orange.
(d) A massacre.

13. When did Charles IX die?
(a) March 1574.
(b) April 1574.
(c) June 1574.
(d) May 1574.

14. Who was named Regent of the Kingdom of Scotland?
(a) The Earl of Eglington.
(b) The Earl of Moray.
(c) The Earl of Strathmore.
(d) The Earl of Huntingdore.

15. What massacre did Elizabeth l learn about in 1572?
(a) Valentine's Day Massacre.
(b) St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre.
(c) St. Brice's Day Massacre.
(d) Rose Massacre.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Rome envoy was captured and killed with other priests?

2. How many castles did Elizabeth I have?

3. When did Darnley die according to Chapter 7?

4. Who did Elizabeth I allow to enter Scotland with an army?

5. Who was James taken prisoner by?

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