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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who marries Lord Sheffield's widow four days before she gives birth to his son?
(a) The Earl of Leicester.
(b) The Earl of Essex.
(c) King Philip of Spain.
(d) The Duke of Anjou.

2. What happens to bring Princess Elizabeth to the English throne in place of Mary, her sister?
(a) Elizabeth weds Edward Courtenay and overthrows Mary.
(b) Mary is overthrown by Mary Stuart and taken to the Tower.
(c) Mary is murdered by Protestant sympathizers.
(d) Mary dies after a long illness.

3. Who expects to be named Queen Elizabeth's "heiress-presumptive"?
(a) Lady Lennox.
(b) Mary Stuart.
(c) Kat Ashley.
(d) Catherine Grey.

4. Where do Catholics massacre Protestants in great numbers in the Massacre of St. Bartholomew?
(a) Rome, Italy.
(b) Denmark.
(c) Paris, France.
(d) Sweden.

5. What action does Pope Pius take against Queen Elizabeth in 1570?
(a) He excommunicates her.
(b) He calls Europe to war against her.
(c) He hires an assassin to kill her.
(d) He curses her and asks God to smite her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has a medal made to commemorate the Massacre of St. Bartholomew?

2. What powerful country supports the marriage of Mary Stuart to Darnley?

3. Who do the English blame for the Massacre of St. Bartholomew?

4. Which of the following is not an action Sir William Cecil advises Queen Elizabeth to take to reduce the danger of Mary Stuart seizing the English throne?

5. Which of Queen Elizabeth's suitors does Sir William Cecil draw a table of the pros and cons of the potential marriage?

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