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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. Who did Thomas Seymour shoot when his armed men entered the king's chamber with a forged key?
(a) The king's dog.
(b) The king.
(c) The king's mistress.
(d) The king's cat.

2. Along with the Earl of Hertford, Archbishop ______ held a prominent position on the council after Henry VIII's death.
(a) Cramner.
(b) Cleeson.
(c) Cumberland.
(d) Colson.

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

4. What was Thomas Seymour's motive for entering the king's chamber with a forged key?
(a) To steal from him.
(b) To kill him.
(c) To torture him.
(d) To kidnap him.

5. How did Mary respond to Charles V putting his son Prince Philip as a candidate for marriage?
(a) She was apprehensive.
(b) She was enthusiastic.
(c) She was disappointed.
(d) She was furious.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Mary imply that Edward VI was not old enough to attend council meetings, according to Weir?

2. How many days did John Dudley, Earl of Warwick and Duke of Northumberland, keep the king's death a secret?

3. When Mary fled to Kenninghall, she stated that she was the true queen by "____and____law"?

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

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

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