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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Elizabeth contract in 1562?

2. What happened to Anne Boleyn after her trial for adultery?

3. Who continued his pursuit of Elizabeth I as she was looking for a husband?

4. What did women in the 16th century have little of?

5. Who did Elizabeth I reject as a husband because he was too young?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Elizabeth put under house arrest?

2. What did Elizabeth want to ensure about Protestants?

3. What was the Act of Restrain of Appeals which Parliament passed?

4. Whose wishes did Pope Clement VII follow?

5. What did the Lord Protector have the Council investigate?

6. What did Elizabeth adopt in Chapter 3 and why?

7. What direction did Elizabeth I give to the Privy Council?

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

9. What did Edward contract in 1553 and what plan did he devise?

10. Why was Mary, Queen of Scots, interested in remarrying according to Chapter 6?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the significance of Edward, Earl of Hertford and examine how his rule changed England, as well as Elizabeth.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the significance of the Spanish Armada and the clashes with England, including its causes and impact of the disagreement on both countries.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the misconduct of the Earl of Essex, the impact of his actions on England, and the involvement of the Privy Council.

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