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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 the government fear Catholics would do in case of an invasion of England?

2. Who did Philip want to inherit England's throne?

3. What did the British government think Catholicism would do given enough time, according to Chapter 11?

4. What event prompted the British to send troops to the Netherlands?

5. What Rome envoy was captured and killed with other priests?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did some question Elizabeth I's age?

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

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

4. What resulted in a breach between England and France according to Chapter 9?

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

6. What was Philip's condition regarding negotiations?

7. Who was executed on June 2, 1572 and why?

8. How many houses and castles did Elizabeth I have?

9. In what conspiracies was the Duke of Norfolk involved in?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the significance of the plots against Elizabeth I during her reign and how they were dealt with by the English government.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Examine the significance of the Queen's Court in the Elizabethan era, including its purpose, the responsibilities/duties of the court, and expectations of behavior.

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