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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who baptizes Katherine's son?
(a) The midwife.
(b) A minister.
(c) Ned.
(d) Sir Edward.

2. How old is Janey when she dies?
(a) 18.
(b) 19.
(c) 20.
(d) 17.

3. In 1565, how old is Queen Elizabeth?
(a) 33.
(b) 35.
(c) 37.
(d) 31.

4. How long after Janey's funeral does Katherine find blood on her nightgown?
(a) 4 days.
(b) A few days.
(c) 2 days.
(d) A couple days.

5. What jewel is on the ring Ned gives Katherine for their betrothal?
(a) Diamond.
(b) Ruby.
(c) Sapphire.
(d) Emerald.

6. How old is Sir William Petre in 1564?
(a) 71.
(b) Almost 70.
(c) Not yet 60.
(d) 63.

7. In Autumn 1560, where is Elizabeth's birthday celebrated?
(a) Nonsuch Palace.
(b) Greenwich Palace.
(c) Hampton Court Palace.
(d) Windsor Castle.

8. What does Henry Herbert give Katherine in the summer of 1561?
(a) Portrait.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Ring.
(d) Finch.

9. How long is the ride to Wanstead in the summer of 1561?
(a) 10 hours.
(b) 8 hours.
(c) 6 hours.
(d) 5 hours.

10. For Christmas in 1563, what does Mary give Thomas?
(a) Gloves.
(b) Leather belt.
(c) A hat.
(d) A cloak.

11. How many days after Elizabeth first tells the Spanish ambassador that Amy Dudley is dead of a canker is news released of her death?
(a) 4.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

12. In 1561, how many times has Ned's mother been married?
(a) 2.
(b) 5.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

13. How many mourners follow Janey's coffin?
(a) 275.
(b) 350.
(c) Not quite 400.
(d) Nearly 300.

14. In the late summer of 1562, who is sent to command the English force to protect the Hugenuot Protestants from the Guise army?
(a) Thomas Dudley.
(b) Robert Dudley.
(c) Andrew Dudley.
(d) Ambrose Dudley.

15. How old is Mary when she weds Thomas?
(a) 21.
(b) 19.
(c) 22.
(d) 20.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the autumn of 1562 when Queen Elizabeth is ill, who does she name as her heir?

2. Who does Thomas have to witness his wedding to Mary?

3. What colors are Elizabeth's ladies, like Mary allowed to wear?

4. In the summer of 1562, what vegetable does Mary bring Katherine?

5. How did Lady Dudley die?

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