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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. According to Weir, Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset, was accused of planning to overthrow ______ and ______the council.
(a) The Tower; poisoning.
(b) The king; blackmailing.
(c) The king; poisoning.
(d) The Tower; blackmailing.

2. What prediction did Mary hear about the king when Jean Dubois was sent to England, and she changed her plans?
(a) That the king would marry within the year.
(b) That the king would be dethroned within the year.
(c) That the king would grant her freedom within the year.
(d) That the king would be dead within the year.

3. When Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset, was beheaded, what did the crowds do?
(a) Wave white flags.
(b) Sing songs of revolution.
(c) Carry torches to the castle.
(d) Dip handkerchiefs in his blood.

4. What did Mary press the Edward Seymour, the Duke of Somerset, to grant her until Edward came of age?
(a) The right of bear arms.
(b) The right to marry.
(c) Religious freedom.
(d) Freedom of speech.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Edward VI set out on a trip in June, 1552, what impeded his progress?

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

3. Who did Thomas Seymour shoot when his armed men entered the king's chamber with a forged key?

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

5. How many surviving children did Henry have?

(see the answer key)

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