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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. 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 a simpleton.
(b) Because he was considered too much of a pragmatist.
(c) Because he was considered too much of an intellectual.
(d) Because he was considered too much of an idealist.

2. Who were Jane Grey's parents?
(a) Henry Grey and Frances Brandon.
(b) Henry VIII and Mary Tudor.
(c) Henry Grey and Mary Tudor.
(d) Henry VIII and Frances Brandon.

3. What was the name of Henry VIII's second wife?
(a) Katherine of Aragon.
(b) Anne of Cleves.
(c) Katherine Parr.
(d) Anne Boleyn.

4. When Earl Hertford was knighted, what did his title become?
(a) Duke of York.
(b) Duke of Hertford.
(c) Duke of Somerset.
(d) Duke of Warwick.

5. How did Jane Grey prefer to dress, in contrast to her parents wishes?
(a) She preferred simple dresses.
(b) She preferred expensive fabrics.
(c) She preferred night frocks.
(d) She preferred boy's attire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Henry VIII's final wife, who encouraged him to reinstate Mary in succession?

2. Why was it fashionable for courtiers to pursue arts and literature and not sports and tournaments when Edward VI reigned?

3. After Henry VIII's death, who ascended the throne?

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

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

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