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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What religion is Queen Mary Tudor determined to reinstate as England's national religion when she ascends to the throne?
(a) Catholicism.
(b) Protestantism.
(c) Judaism.
(d) Paganism.

2. What is King Henry VIII's relationship to Lady Jane Grey?
(a) He is her father.
(b) He is her great uncle.
(c) He is her uncle.
(d) He is her grandfather.

3. Who becomes the ruler of England after King Henry VIII's death when Elizabeth is 14 years-old?
(a) Lady Jane Grey.
(b) Elizabeth's nine-year-old half brother, Edward.
(c) Elizabeth's 27 year-old half sister, Mary Tudor.
(d) Mary Stuart.

4. Who does Queen Elizabeth suggest as a potential husband for Mary Stuart?
(a) Lord Darnley.
(b) Lord Robert Dudley.
(c) King Philip of Spain.
(d) Sir William Cecil.

5. Why does Queen Elizabeth hesitate to take a more active part in the Protestant rebellion in Scotland?
(a) Her country is short of funds, men, and ships.
(b) She fears retribution from Mary Stuart.
(c) She fears French intervention on Scotland's behalf.
(d) She is Catholic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tries to seize Princess Mary and Princess Elizabeth after King Edward's death, proclaiming Lady Jane Grey as queen of England in place of Henry VIII's daughters?

2. When Queen Elizabeth hesitates to intervene in the Protestant rebellion in Scotland, how does William Cecil persuade her to take action?

3. What colors does Queen Elizabeth tell Spanish ambassador Don Guzman de Silva are her colors?

4. Who ends up in the Tower instead of the princesses because of the attempt to put Lady Jane Grey on the throne?

5. What happens to bring Princess Elizabeth to the English throne in place of Mary, her sister?

(see the answer key)

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