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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, A Royal Scandal.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How much money did Sir William Sharington give to Thomas Seymour to pay his mercenaries?
(a) 10,000 pounds.
(b) 100,000 pounds.
(c) 1,000 pounds.
(d) 1000,000 pounds.

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

5. Who did Thomas Seymour secretly marry in an attempt to gain leverage over his brother, the Duke of Somerset?
(a) Elizabeth I.
(b) Mary I.
(c) Katherine Parr.
(d) Anne of Cleves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Elizabeth's caretaker, who initially encouraged Elizabeth's infatuation with Thomas Seymour when he moved in with Katherine Parr?

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

3. What did Kat Ashley tell Thomas Parry about Thomas Seymour that he will later reveal to the treason inquisition?

4. Why did the council of regents assume control after Henry VIII died?

5. What was Thomas Seymour's motive for entering the king's chamber with a forged key?

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