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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Mary and Bothwell marry?
(a) May 1, 1567.
(b) May 25, 1567.
(c) May 5, 1567.
(d) May 15, 1567.

2. When did England and Spain hold peace talks?
(a) 1588.
(b) 1589.
(c) 1587.
(d) 1586.

3. When did Elizabeth I give Francis Drake permission to attack Spanish ships?
(a) 1589.
(b) 1587.
(c) 1588.
(d) 1586.

4. When did Walter Raleigh arrive at Elizabeth's court?
(a) 1579.
(b) 1582.
(c) 1580.
(d) 1581.

5. What did the British government think Catholicism would do given enough time, according to Chapter 11?
(a) Die out.
(b) Experience a resurgence.
(c) Move south.
(d) Expand throughout England.

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

7. How many positions did the Queen control?
(a) 1500.
(b) 1300.
(c) 1200.
(d) 1400.

8. Who wanted to depose Elizabeth I?
(a) James and Alva.
(b) Howard and Ava.
(c) Philip and Alva.
(d) Henry and Ava.

9. Why did Archduke Charles refuse to marry Elizabeth?
(a) He did not want to convert.
(b) He did not want to be married.
(c) He did not like her.
(d) He refused to move.

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

11. When did Darnley die according to Chapter 7?
(a) January 1567.
(b) February 1567.
(c) April 1567.
(d) March 1567.

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

13. What did James of Scotland want?
(a) To kill Elizabeth I.
(b) To take Spain.
(c) To rule with his mother.
(d) To continue on to English throne.

14. Who did Philip want to inherit England's throne?
(a) One of his sons.
(b) He wanted to inherit the throne himself.
(c) One of his nephews.
(d) One of his daughters.

15. When did Elizabeth exchange gifts with her leading subjects?
(a) Christmas Eve.
(b) New Year's Day.
(c) Christmas Day.
(d) Boxing Day.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the massacre in Antwerp do for the Dutch people?

2. How did Darnley die?

3. What honor did Elizabeth sparingly hand out according to Chapter 10?

4. What were Elizabeth I's main London residences?

5. What event prompted the British to send troops to the Netherlands?

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