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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. What was Francis van der Delft planning before he was recalled home because of ill health?
(a) Elizabeth's marriage.
(b) Mary's marriage.
(c) Elizabeth's escape.
(d) Mary's escape.

2. Francis van der Delft was recalled home to _____ because of ill health.
(a) Amsterdam.
(b) Flanders.
(c) Oslo.
(d) Copenhagen.

3. What was Sir William Sharington's title at the Bristol Mint?
(a) Vice Treasurer.
(b) President.
(c) Vice President.
(d) Treasurer.

4. Why did Mary imply that Edward VI was not old enough to attend council meetings, according to Weir?
(a) Because she was afraid of being eliminated from succession.
(b) Because she was afraid Edward VI would be taken advantage of.
(c) Because she was afraid Elizabeth would gain more power.
(d) Because she was afraid Charles V would not protect her.

5. What skill did Elizabeth posses that she was praised for, according to Weir?
(a) Her skill in languages.
(b) Her skill in math.
(c) Her skill in singing.
(d) Her skill in painting.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the rumor circulating about Elizabeth's illness that Weir said there was no truth to?

3. Why was Mary kept in the country after Henry VIII's death?

4. What did Mary press the Edward Seymour, the Duke of Somerset, to grant her until Edward came of age?

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

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