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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 country wanted Mary restored to the throne of Scotland?

2. Who did Elizabeth I fear would take power in France and strengthen Spain?

3. Why did Archduke Charles refuse to marry Elizabeth?

4. Who joined the Spanish expedition that angered Elizabeth?

5. When did Walter Raleigh arrive at Elizabeth's court?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What did Elizabeth I realize regarding Mary?

3. What did Walsingham advise the Queen of?

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

5. Who died at the beginning of Chapter 7?

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

7. What was the Queen planning in 1588?

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

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

10. Who died on September 4, 1588?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the significance of the Treaty of Edinburgh, examine Cecil's involvement and why the Queen was disappointed with the treaty.

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 impact that the death of Elizabeth I had on England and compare Elizabeth I with her successor, James of Scotland.

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