The Children of Henry VIII Quiz | Eight Week Quiz C

Alison Weir (historian)
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 143 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Children of Henry VIII Quiz | Eight Week Quiz C

Alison Weir (historian)
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 143 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 did the public believe about Edward Seymour, the Duke of Somerset's actions regarding his brother Thomas's death?
(a) That it was an act of self-defence.
(b) That it was an accident.
(c) That it was for the greater good.
(d) That it was an act of fratricide.

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

3. What did Thomas Seymour blackmail Sir William Sharington for?
(a) For consorting with the king.
(b) For blackmailing the king.
(c) For spying on the king.
(d) For defrauding the king.

4. What was the name of Henry and Katherine of Aragon's daughter?
(a) Anne.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Mary.
(d) Jane.

5. What was the name of the tutor Elizabeth persuaded her guardians to appoint?
(a) Remington Auer.
(b) Radcliff Applegate.
(c) Roger Ascham.
(d) Richard Alford.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the date that Thomas Seymour and his armed men entered the King's chamber with a forged key?

3. How old was Edward VI when John Dudley, Earl of Warwick, invited him to attend council meetings?

4. What was the name of the brother of Earl of Hertford who resented him for his power after Henry VIII's death?

5. What happened to Francis van der Delft when he was recalled home because of ill health?

(see the answer key)

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