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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, A Merciful Princess; Chapter 10, The Marriage of Princes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the Earl of Hertford believe he should be the Lord Protector of England after Henry VIII's death?
(a) Because he was a meglomaniac.
(b) Because he had the people's confidence.
(c) Because he was the king's uncle.
(d) Because he had the most experience.

2. The council warned Mary that opposing Jane Grey's execution would be perceived as what?
(a) Favoritism.
(b) Hypocrisy.
(c) Weakness.
(d) Arrogance.

3. When Protestants heard that Mary was staying with a Catholic gentleman, what did they do to his house?
(a) Set fire to his house.
(b) Paint blood on his house.
(c) Hurl rotten food at his house.
(d) Throw stones at his house.

4. What was the name of the brother of Earl of Hertford who resented him for his power after Henry VIII's death?
(a) Thomas Sumner.
(b) Thomas Sibley.
(c) Thomas Salisbury.
(d) Thomas Seymour.

5. Why wasn't the public happy about Jane Grey being crowned the queen?
(a) Because they were still mourning the king's death.
(b) Because they believed Mary to be the rightful queen.
(c) Because they advocated the abolition of royal ascension.
(d) Because they wanted Elizabeth as their queen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the council of regents assume control after Henry VIII died?

2. What did Thomas Seymour blackmail Sir William Sharington for?

3. When Earl Hertford was knighted, what did his title become?

4. Along with the Earl of Hertford, Archbishop ______ held a prominent position on the council after Henry VIII's death.

5. According to Weir, Queen Mary was ______for the political savvy needed to be queen.

(see the answer key)

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