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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what country does the king of France threaten to ally if Queen Elizabeth does not marry Alenzon?

2. Who does Mary Stuart say in Chapter 24 that she is bequeathing the English crown to instead of her son, King James?

3. Who does the Prince of Orange make the titular head of the lands he offers to Queen Elizabeth when the queen refuses to accept his honor?

4. Who says the Massacre of St. Bartholomew is the greatest crime since the Crucifixion?

5. When a comet appears over London, what do many people believe it heralds?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Of all of King Henry VIII's children, Queen Elizabeth is said to be most like him. Compare and contrast Queen Elizabeth with her father. In what ways is Elizabeth like her father, and in what ways is she unlike her father? Are her similarities to Henry VIII advantages or disadvantages in her reign of England? Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the tragic fate of Mary Stuart. What factors keep her from the Tower for so many years? What factors eventually lead to her beheading? Is Mary a victim of the era in which she lived, or a victim of her own naivety and ineptitude?

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