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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Amorous Intrigues.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the brother of Earl of Hertford who resented him for his power after Henry VIII's death?
(a) Thomas Sibley.
(b) Thomas Salisbury.
(c) Thomas Sumner.
(d) Thomas Seymour.

2. What was the name of Henry and Katherine of Aragon's daughter?
(a) Jane.
(b) Anne.
(c) Elizabeth.
(d) Mary.

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

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

5. Why was religious conflict imminent after King Edward VI ascended the throne?
(a) Because Elizabeth was a devout Protestant and her sister Mary a devout Catholic.
(b) Because King Edward VI was a devout Catholic and his sister Mary a devout Protestant.
(c) Because Mary was a devout Protestant and her sister Elizabeth a devout Catholic.
(d) Because King Edward VI was a devout Protestant and his sister Mary a devout Catholic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were Jane Grey's religious beliefs?

2. How many wives did Henry VIII have?

3. What did the Book of Common Prayer, which was passed by the council of regents, allow the clergy to do?

4. 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?

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

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