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

2. What did Kat Ashley tell Thomas Parry about Thomas Seymour that he will later reveal to the treason inquisition?
(a) That he and Katherine Parr were having an affair.
(b) That he and Mary were having an affair.
(c) That he and Elizabeth were having an affair.
(d) That he and Lady Jane Grey were having an affair.

3. Why was it fashionable for courtiers to pursue arts and literature and not sports and tournaments when Edward VI reigned?
(a) Because Edward VI emulated his father and arts and literature were popular during the latter's reign.
(b) Because Edward VI did not want to emulate his father since sport and tournaments were popular during the latter's reign.
(c) Because arts and literature were considered Protestant pursuits, not Catholic.
(d) Because sports and tournaments were considered Catholic pursuits, not Protestant ones.

4. How did Thomas Seymour try to court King Edward VI's favor?
(a) By fighting in war.
(b) By reforming the Church.
(c) By pledging his allegiance.
(d) By sending him gifts.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money did Sir William Sharington give to Thomas Seymour to pay his mercenaries?

2. What did Elizabeth do to ward off Thomas Seymour's inappropriate behavior, according to Weir?

3. What was the name of Henry VIII's second wife?

4. What adjectives best describe Thomas Seymour's personality, as depicted by Weir?

5. How old was Katherine Parr when she became pregnant with her first child?

(see the answer key)

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