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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, The Spanish Marriage.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Philip of Spain perceived as Queen Mary's husband?
(a) Young and homely.
(b) Young and attractive.
(c) Old and distinguished.
(d) Old and feeble.

2. Who did Philip of Spain arrive with in England?
(a) His siblings.
(b) His household.
(c) His children.
(d) His army.

3. What were two political reasons for Philip of Spain's marriage to Queen Mary?
(a) To conquer France and produce a Catholic heir for both countries.
(b) To reconcile England with Rome and produce a Catholic heir for both countries.
(c) To reconcile England with Rome and produce a Catholic heir for Spain.
(d) To conquer France and produce a Catholic heir for England.

4. What did Thomas Seymour's allies warn him against?
(a) Not attempting a coup.
(b) Attempting a coup.
(c) Blackmailing the king.
(d) Not blackmailing the king.

5. How did the English people feel toward Philip of Spain once he was married to the queen?
(a) They resented him.
(b) They obeyed him.
(c) They admired him.
(d) They loved him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Thomas Seymour tell the Yeomen of the Guard when they arrived at the king's chamber after he and his armed men entered with a forged key?

2. How did Mary feel about her husband Philip of Spain, according to Weir?

3. How old was Mary when she had her first physical relationship with a man?

4. Why wasn't the public happy about Jane Grey being crowned the queen?

5. How many courtiers attended the public bedding ceremony between Mary and Philip of Spain?

(see the answer key)

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