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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. How old was Robert, Earl of Essex in 1587?
(a) 22 years old.
(b) 28 years old.
(c) 20 years old.
(d) 24 years old.

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

3. Who was found to be part of the Franco-Scottish plot against Elizabeth I?
(a) The Duke of York.
(b) The Queen's physician.
(c) The King of Spain.
(d) Throckmorton.

4. How many castles did Elizabeth I have?
(a) 70.
(b) 80.
(c) 10.
(d) 60.

5. What happened to Moray at the start of Chapter 8?
(a) He was assassinated.
(b) He was taken prisoner.
(c) He was banished.
(d) He was excommunicated.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Elizabeth I send to Scotland after Mary's capture?

2. Who refused the terms of Mary's restoration to the Throne?

3. What massacre did Elizabeth l learn about in 1572?

4. Who gave hope to the Catholics during the reign of Elizabeth I?

5. What did France experience in September 1585?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Edmond Grindal and why did he clash with Elizabeth?

2. What was held in 1588 and what was the outcome?

3. What did Walsingham advise the Queen of?

4. Who often performed for the Queen?

5. How many Catholics were executed under Elizabeth I's reign?

6. How old was Robert, Earl of Essex, when he first appeared at the Queen's Court according to Chapter 13?

7. What was Philip's condition regarding negotiations?

8. How did access to Mary tighten?

9. What was required of the ladies in the Queen's service?

10. What did the Duke of Alencon send to Elizabeth I and why?

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