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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. Jane Grey's father, Henry Grey, was the Marquess of _______?
(a) Dunstable.
(b) Dorset.
(c) Daventry.
(d) Dewsbury.

2. Which queen did Henry VIII annul his marriage to after only six months?
(a) Katherine Parr.
(b) Katherine Howard.
(c) Anne Boleyn.
(d) Anne of Cleves.

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 did not want to emulate his father since sport and tournaments were popular during the latter's reign.
(b) Because arts and literature were considered Protestant pursuits, not Catholic.
(c) Because Edward VI emulated his father and arts and literature were popular during the latter's reign.
(d) Because sports and tournaments were considered Catholic pursuits, not Protestant ones.

4. How old was Elizabeth when Thomas Seymour moved in with Katherine Parr?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Fourteen.
(c) Ten.
(d) Sixteen.

5. What was Thomas Seymour's motive for entering the king's chamber with a forged key?
(a) To kill him.
(b) To torture him.
(c) To kidnap him.
(d) To steal from him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who were Jane Grey's parents?

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

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

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

5. When Earl Hertford was knighted, what did his title become?

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