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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. 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 prevent Darnley from marrying Elizabeth.
(d) Leicester wanted to marry Darnley's sister.

2. 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.

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

4. How old was Elizabeth when she was crowned Queen?
(a) 26 years old.
(b) 25 years old.
(c) 22 years old.
(d) 23 years old.

5. What happened to Anne Boleyn after her trial for adultery?
(a) She was hung.
(b) She was sent to France.
(c) She was imprisoned.
(d) She was beheaded.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Elizabeth I formally crowned Queen?

2. Who did Elizabeth Iselect as Archbishop of Canterbury?

3. Who did Elizabeth I first stay with after arriving in London?

4. Where was Elizabeth I formally crowned Queen?

5. What was Cecil pressuring Elizabeth I to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did the Privy Council advise Elizabeth I of regarding Darnley?

2. What did Henry VIII request from Pope Clement VII in Chapter 1?

3. What happened on November 17, 1558 according to Chapter 4?

4. What did a potential husband need to have according to Chapter 4 and why did it present a problem?

5. How would Mary, Queen of Scots have ascended to the throne?

6. What did Somerset hypothesize about Elizabeth?

7. Whose wife was found dead according to Chapter 5 and how did this affect Elizabeth?

8. What did the Privy Council do for the Queen?

9. Why was Elizabeth put under house arrest?

10. Who was supposed to rule during Edwards' minority according to Chapter 2?

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