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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, A Miracle Will Come to Pass.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before Queen Mary, the English had not had a female sovereign since what century?
(a) Fourteeth.
(b) Eleventh.
(c) Twelfth.
(d) Thirteenth.

2. What was the name of Henry VIII's final wife, who encouraged him to reinstate Mary in succession?
(a) Anne Boleyn.
(b) Katerine Howard.
(c) Katherine Parr.
(d) Anne of Cleves.

3. Why was the Duke of Somerset not able to gain support with people of his own rank when he was appointed Lord Protector in 1547?
(a) Because he was considered too much of an idealist.
(b) Because he was considered too much of an intellectual.
(c) Because he was considered too much of a simpleton.
(d) Because he was considered too much of a pragmatist.

4. Why was Edward VI reluctant to sign Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset's death warrant?
(a) Because he wanted to protect Edward Seymour's wife.
(b) Because Edward Seymour was his uncle.
(c) Because he loathed the death penalty.
(d) Because he didn't believe Edward Seymour was guilty.

5. Why did Philip of Spain intend to stay in England only one week?
(a) Because his father Charles V needed help to reconcile with Rome.
(b) Because his father Charles V needed help in his war with Germany.
(c) Because his father Charles V needed help in his war with the Franch.
(d) Because his father Charles V needed help to reconcile with Spain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who were Jane Grey's parents?

2. What did Queen Mary want Jane Grey to do for her to give her a reprieve?

3. When did the nickname "Bloody Mary" become associated with Mary?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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