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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Keeping the Faith.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did John Dudley, Earl of Warwick, seem virtuous even though he was greedy and corrupt?
(a) Because he was devoutly religious.
(b) Because he didn't drink, gamble, or incite a scandal.
(c) Because he defended the rights of the poor.
(d) Because he wrote treatises on morality.

2. How old was Edward VI when John Dudley, Earl of Warwick, invited him to attend council meetings?
(a) Thirteen.
(b) Eleven.
(c) Ten.
(d) Sixteen.

3. Why were both Catholics and Protestants offended by Edward Seymour, the Duke of Somerset's politics, which made him unpopular?
(a) Because they wanted him to be more moderate.
(b) Because they wanted him to take a more extreme stance in one direction or another.
(c) Because they disagreed with his Lutheran views.
(d) Because they wanted him to protect the masses.

4. On what grounds did Henry divorce Katherine of Aragon?
(a) The grounds that their marriage was faithless.
(b) The grounds that their marriage was loveless.
(c) The grounds that their marriage was worthless.
(d) The grounds that their marriage was incestuous.

5. In addition to Charles V, who did Mary rely on for advice and protection?
(a) William Cecil.
(b) Edward Seymour.
(c) John Dudley.
(d) Francis van der Delft.

Short Answer 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?

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

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

4. Who did Thomas Seymour secretly marry in an attempt to gain leverage over his brother, the Duke of Somerset?

5. Why did Mary imply that Edward VI was not old enough to attend council meetings, according to Weir?

(see the answer key)

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