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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. Where did the British fleet land during their bid to invade Spain?
(a) Corunna.
(b) Malaga.
(c) Madrid.
(d) Estepona.

2. When did Elizabeth plan an expedition against Spain?
(a) 1587.
(b) 1560.
(c) 1589.
(d) 1588.

3. Who did Leicester marry in 1578?
(a) The countess of Howard.
(b) The countess of Essex.
(c) The countess of Norfolk.
(d) The countess of Somerset.

4. When was Norfolk arrested?
(a) August 1571.
(b) October 1571.
(c) September 1571.
(d) November 1751.

5. Who succeeded Charles IX?
(a) Henry I.
(b) Henry II.
(c) Henry IV.
(d) Henry III.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was executed on February 8, 1587?

2. When did Charles IX die?

3. When was Philip considering invading England?

4. How did Darnley die?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What did James want when he reached his majority?

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

3. What did the English government assume about Catholicism according to Chapter 11?

4. Who died on September 4, 1588?

5. What was the plot uncovered in 1594 and who did it involve?

6. Who was assassinated in Scotland according to Chapter 8?

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

8. What happened to Elizabeth I in 1570?

9. What did Walsingham advise the Queen of?

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

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