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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom is Queen Mary Tudor engaged soon after her ascension to the throne?
(a) Edward Courtenay.
(b) Prince Philip of Spain.
(c) The Duke of Norfolk.
(d) Sir Philip Sidney.

2. Why does Mary Stuart refuse to ratify the Treaty of Edinburgh?
(a) It recognizes Elizabeth as Queen of England.
(b) It gives Scotland to Elizabeth.
(c) It gives Scotland to France.
(d) It gives Scotland to Spain.

3. How many people attend the state banquet in Westminster hall to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's coronation?
(a) 200.
(b) 12.
(c) 1,000.
(d) 50.

4. Which of the following statements does not describe the effect the book's focus has on the book's shape?
(a) Some minor events are relayed in great detail.
(b) Some important events get a very brief mention.
(c) The book is arranged in chronological order.
(d) The shape of the book is very irregular.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who becomes the ruler of England after King Henry VIII's death when Elizabeth is 14 years-old?

2. In Chapter 5 of <i>Elizabeth the Great</i>, what act do Parliament and the Privy Council pass?

3. What religion does Catherine Parr encourage Princess Elizabeth and Prince Edward to study?

4. Who does Elizabeth choose as her Master of the Horse when she first becomes queen?

5. What is King Henry VIII's relationship to Lady Jane Grey?

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