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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Pining Away.

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) Because he was considered too much of a pragmatist.
(b) Because he was considered too much of an idealist.
(c) Because he was considered too much of an intellectual.
(d) Because he was considered too much of a simpleton.

2. Who did Thomas Seymour shoot when his armed men entered the king's chamber with a forged key?
(a) The king's cat.
(b) The king's mistress.
(c) The king.
(d) The king's dog.

3. Why was Jean Dubois sent to England, according to Weir?
(a) To take Francis van der Delft's place in rescuing Mary.
(b) To marry Mary so that she can't escape.
(c) To thwart the king's plan to send Mary away.
(d) To report back to the king Mary's plan to escape.

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

5. What did the Book of Common Prayer, which was passed by the council of regents, allow the clergy to do?
(a) Marry.
(b) Proselytize.
(c) Wear vestments.
(d) Own property.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were both Catholics and Protestants offended by Edward Seymour, the Duke of Somerset's politics, which made him unpopular?

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

3. Who had to sign a document that declared that her mother's marriage to Henry VIII was unlawful?

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

5. Why did the council of regents assume control after Henry VIII died?

(see the answer key)

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