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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. Who wanted his daughter to be Queen of France?

2. Who took control of Scotland?

3. When did Elizabeth plan an expedition against Spain?

4. Where did Essex meet King Henry?

5. When was Norfolk executed?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who did King Henry of France have problems with?

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

4. What did Walsingham advise the Queen of?

5. Who often performed for the Queen?

6. How did access to Mary tighten?

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

8. What did Elizabeth I realize regarding Mary?

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

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the significance of the Bond of Association, why it was started, and the impact it had on the people of England and those in other countries.

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