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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. What was Jane Grey's reaction to her ascending the throne after Edward VI's death?
(a) She was thrilled.
(b) She was overwhelmed.
(c) She was appalled.
(d) She was indifferent.

2. Which councilor did not sign the letter to Mary that Queen Jane was invested and crowned?
(a) Edward Seymour.
(b) Stephen Gardiner.
(c) Roger Ascham.
(d) William Cecil.

3. Francis van der Delft was recalled home to _____ because of ill health.
(a) Amsterdam.
(b) Copenhagen.
(c) Flanders.
(d) Oslo.

4. Who interrogated Elizabeth after Thomas Seymour was taken to the Tower?
(a) Kat Ashley.
(b) Sir William Sharington.
(c) Thomas Parry.
(d) Sir Robert Tyrwhit.

5. Who was appointed Lord Chancellor and Keeper of the Great Seal and was Queen Mary's trusted adviser?
(a) William Cecil.
(b) Edward Courtenay.
(c) Stephen Gardiner.
(d) Guilford Dudley.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Francis van der Delft when he was recalled home because of ill health?

2. What was the motto Elizabeth adopted from Lady Tyrwhit, after Thomas Seymour's death?

3. What was Francis van der Delft planning before he was recalled home because of ill health?

4. Why did the Earl of Hertford believe he should be the Lord Protector of England after Henry VIII's death?

5. What did Kat Ashley tell Thomas Parry about Thomas Seymour that he will later reveal to the treason inquisition?

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