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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 happened to Francis van der Delft when he was recalled home because of ill health?
(a) He was imprisoned.
(b) He died.
(c) He was kidnapped.
(d) He married.

2. What was the rumor circulating about Mary's involvement with the uprisings against the Act of Uniformity?
(a) That she was against the uprising.
(b) That she was involved with the rebels.
(c) That she organized the uprisings.
(d) That she lead the armies against the rebels.

3. 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.

4. What did Thomas Seymour do around Elizabeth that made her uncomfortable and her caretaker concerned for her innocence?
(a) He sent suggestive notes and introduced her to older men.
(b) He showed her graphic pictures and introduced her to older men.
(c) He showed her graphic pictures and visited her in slippers and nightgown.
(d) He sent suggestive notes and visited her in slippers and nightgown.

5. Why did the Earl of Hertford believe he should be the Lord Protector of England after Henry VIII's death?
(a) Because he was the king's uncle.
(b) Because he had the most experience.
(c) Because he was a meglomaniac.
(d) Because he had the people's confidence.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was religious conflict imminent after King Edward VI ascended the throne?

2. What did the public believe about Edward Seymour, the Duke of Somerset's actions regarding his brother Thomas's death?

3. In addition to Charles V, who did Mary rely on for advice and protection?

4. What was the name of Elizabeth's caretaker, who initially encouraged Elizabeth's infatuation with Thomas Seymour when he moved in with Katherine Parr?

5. When Elizabeth was restored to favor after Edward Seymour, the Duke of Somerset, was released from the Tower, who requested her portrait?

(see the answer key)

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