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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Most Unstable Man in England.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was John Dudley, Earl of Warwick's goal when he marched on Hampton Court?
(a) To incite an uprising against the king.
(b) To kidnap Elizabeth.
(c) To take over Parliament.
(d) To take over the Lord Protector's position.

2. Why was Mary kept in the country after Henry VIII's death?
(a) To indoctrinate her with Protestant beliefs until her ascension.
(b) To protect her from Protestants who wanted to impeach her for treason.
(c) To prevent her from usurping her Protestant brother's throne.
(d) To separate her from Catholics who sought to rebel against the Protestant government.

3. What year did Parliament pass the Act of Uniformity that declared the Book of Common Prayer to be used in all church services?
(a) 1551.
(b) 1549.
(c) 1548.
(d) 1550.

4. Who bore Edward, Henry VIII's son?
(a) Katherine of Aragon.
(b) Katerine Parr.
(c) Anne Boleyn.
(d) Jane Seymour.

5. How old was Katherine Parr when she became pregnant with her first child?
(a) 42.
(b) 36.
(c) 28.
(d) 19.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did John Dudley, Earl of Warwick, seem virtuous even though he was greedy and corrupt?

2. How did Thomas Seymour try to court King Edward VI's favor?

3. In addition to Charles V, who did Mary rely on for advice and protection?

4. Why was religious conflict imminent after King Edward VI ascended the throne?

5. When John Dudley, Earl of Warwick, became Lord President of the Council, how did he govern England?

(see the answer key)

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