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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. What did the Book of Common Prayer, which was passed by the council of regents, allow the clergy to do?
(a) Marry.
(b) Own property.
(c) Proselytize.
(d) Wear vestments.

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

3. What did Elizabeth do to ward off Thomas Seymour's inappropriate behavior, according to Weir?
(a) She requested her caretaker sleep with her and dressed early so that she wasn't in bed when he came to bid her good morning.
(b) She woke up and dressed early so that she wasn't in bed when he came to bid her good morning.
(c) She slept with a knife under her pillow and locked her door so that he couldn't bid her good morning.
(d) She slept with a knife under her pillow and requested her caretaker sleep with her.

4. Why did the council of regents assume control after Henry VIII died?
(a) Because Prince Edward was not of age.
(b) Because the queen decreed it.
(c) Because they won the majority vote.
(d) Because the people revolted.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the name of Henry and Katherine of Aragon's daughter?

3. What title did John Dudley get after Henry VIII's death?

4. What did Thomas Seymour tell the Yeomen of the Guard when they arrived at the king's chamber after he and his armed men entered with a forged key?

5. Who raised Henry VIII's second daughter Elizabeth?

(see the answer key)

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