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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. Whom did the public want Queen Mary to wed?
(a) Edward Courtenay.
(b) William Cecil.
(c) Stephen Gardiner.
(d) Roger Ascham.

2. When Jane Grey visited Mary in October of 1550, what did she discover that shocked her?
(a) That Mary had converted to Protestanism.
(b) That Mary had converted to Catholicism.
(c) That no masses were being held in Mary's household.
(d) That regular masses were being held in Mary's household.

3. 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 Seymour.
(d) Thomas Salisbury.

4. How did Thomas Seymour try to court King Edward VI's favor?
(a) By fighting in war.
(b) By reforming the Church.
(c) By sending him gifts.
(d) By pledging his allegiance.

5. 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 had the most experience.
(d) Because he was the king's uncle.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Edward VI when John Dudley, Earl of Warwick, invited him to attend council meetings?

2. Francis van der Delft was recalled home to _____ because of ill health.

3. 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?

4. Who was appointed Lord Chancellor and Keeper of the Great Seal and was Queen Mary's trusted adviser?

5. Why did Mary not want Jane Grey to be executed?

(see the answer key)

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