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

2. Why wasn't the public happy about Jane Grey being crowned the queen?
(a) Because they were still mourning the king's death.
(b) Because they advocated the abolition of royal ascension.
(c) Because they believed Mary to be the rightful queen.
(d) Because they wanted Elizabeth as their queen.

3. What was the date that Thomas Seymour and his armed men entered the King's chamber with a forged key?
(a) January 6, 1548.
(b) January 6, 1549.
(c) January 16, 1548.
(d) January 16, 1549.

4. Why were Mary's doctors particularly concerned about Mary's giving birth at the end of her difficult pregnancy?
(a) Her frail statue.
(b) Her age.
(c) Her illness.
(d) Her insanity.

5. When Mary fled to Kenninghall, she stated that she was the true queen by "____and____law"?
(a) Human; common.
(b) Divine; necessary.
(c) Necessary; common.
(d) Divine; human.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was Philip of Spain greeted when he arrived in England?

2. What prediction did Mary hear about the king when Jean Dubois was sent to England, and she changed her plans?

3. What was the name of Henry and Katherine of Aragon's daughter?

4. What was Elizabeth's response to John Dudley, Earl of Warwick and Duke of Northumberland's bribe to have her relinquish her claim to the throne?

5. Where did Mary and Philip go in April 1555 to await the birth of their child?

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