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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. Where is the Duke of Norfolk sent to at the end of Chapter 12?
2. Who shows over familiarity with the queen by taking her napkin out of her hand to wipe his sweaty face during a tennis game?
3. Why does Queen Elizabeth hesitate to take a more active part in the Protestant rebellion in Scotland?
4. What does the author say hair is washed with during Queen Elizabeth's lifetime?
5. Who marries his son to Lady Jane Grey because of her place in the line of succession to the throne of England?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who is Dr. Dee and why does Queen Elizabeth want to see his speculum of magic glass?
2. Why is Catherine Grey's pregnancy so upsetting to Queen Elizabeth?
3. What does Queen Elizabeth find appealing about Prince Alenzon when he is so physically unattractive? What do her people find so objectionable about him?
4. Discuss Queen Elizabeth's response to criticism of the Anglican Church for appointing incompetent clergy.
5. Why does the Duke of Anjou not want to marry Queen Elizabeth when his parents suggest the match?
6. Explain the role of Henry VIII in the establishment of the Church of England.
7. Why does Queen Elizabeth encourage rather than discourage Francis Drake's piracy?
8. Discuss the Earl of Essex's failures in Ireland.
9. What does the fact that she is playing the virginals when the Earl of Essex is executed indicate about Queen Elizabeth's feelings for Essex?
10. Describe Queen Elizabeth's relationship with Lord Robert Dudley at the beginning of her reign.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss Queen Elizabeth's relationship with Lord Robert Dudley, the Earl of Leicester, from its beginning during her childhood to its end with the earl's death. Discuss Leicester's lingering influence on the queen after his death. Do you think the queen loves Leicester in the romantic sense or strictly as a friend? Do you think Leicester ever loves the queen in the romantic sense? Does he only use her to further his ambition? What factors keep them from marrying? Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the cult that develops in Europe after 1588 exalting Queen Elizabeth to supernatural status with radiant splendor as Diana, or Cynthia, goddess of chastity and moonlight. What factors make her seem divine? How does her supposed divine status influence her reign? Cite examples from the text to support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss Sir Francis Drake and piracy during the Elizabethan era. What does piracy bring to the English realm? How does Elizabeth feel about it? What affect does piracy have on England's relationship with Spain? Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.
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