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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many retainers are in Jane's family to serve the household?
(a) 150.
(b) More than 300.
(c) 220.
(d) About 450.

2. When is Jane's father released from the Tower?
(a) July 1553.
(b) October 1553.
(c) August 1553.
(d) September 1553.

3. What is the name of the dog Katherine has when Queen Elizabeth speaks to her in the spring of 1560?
(a) Jo.
(b) Mags.
(c) Lou.
(d) Bets.

4. Where will Katherine send Jane's letter so it can be published?
(a) Italy.
(b) Switzerland.
(c) France.
(d) Germany.

5. When does Katherine receive a message that her mother is terribly ill and not likely to live many days?
(a) September 1559.
(b) November 1559.
(c) December 1559.
(d) October 1559.

6. How many men were named as having an adulterous relationship with Queen Elizabeth's mother?
(a) 6.
(b) 5.
(c) 4.
(d) 7.

7. How old is Mary Queen of Scots in February 1554?
(a) 12.
(b) 13.
(c) 11.
(d) 14.

8. What is the name of William Cecil's wife?
(a) Abigail.
(b) Jennica.
(c) Briony.
(d) Mildred.

9. What was Frances Grey's maiden name?
(a) Adron.
(b) Farrell.
(c) Brandon.
(d) Dallinger.

10. Who is supposed to arrest Princess Mary after Jane is crowned?
(a) Robert Dudley.
(b) Thomas. Dudley.
(c) Henry Dudley.
(d) John Dudley.

11. How soon after Jane's wedding is she allowed to go to Suffolk Place?
(a) The next morning.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 2 days.
(d) The next evening.

12. How long is Jane queen?
(a) 5 weeks.
(b) About a month.
(c) Less than 2 weeks.
(d) 8 weeks.

13. Who is the only one who has never beaten Jane?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her governesses.
(d) Her tutor, John Aylmer.

14. How long after the last queen wore the crown William Paulet brings Jane did that queen die?
(a) 4 years.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 1 1/2 years.

15. How old is King Edward when it is rumored that he is planning the succession and writing his will?
(a) 14.
(b) 16.
(c) 17.
(d) 15.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the spring of 1553, how old is Arthur Grey, the man Mary is to be betrothed to?

2. In February 1554, what bird does Katherine bring with her?

3. A few weeks after Jane's wedding, how long do doctors give King Edward to live?

4. Where does Jane go when her father tells her she has been named queen?

5. How much younger is Prince Philip of Spain than Queen Mary?

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