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

2. What were Jane Grey's religious beliefs?
(a) She was Catholic.
(b) She was Episcopalian.
(c) She was Protestant.
(d) She was Lutheran.

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

4. Why did the Earl of Hertford believe he should be the Lord Protector of England after Henry VIII's death?
(a) Because he was the king's uncle.
(b) Because he had the most experience.
(c) Because he was a meglomaniac.
(d) Because he had the people's confidence.

5. How many surviving children did Henry have?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who were Jane Grey's parents?

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

3. What was the name of the tutor Elizabeth persuaded her guardians to appoint?

4. What did Thomas Seymour do around Elizabeth that made her uncomfortable and her caretaker concerned for her innocence?

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

(see the answer key)

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