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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. What was the name of Elizabeth's caretaker, who initially encouraged Elizabeth's infatuation with Thomas Seymour when he moved in with Katherine Parr?
(a) Kat Avon.
(b) Kat Ashley.
(c) Kat Allen.
(d) Kat Auer.

2. Why did the council of regents assume control after Henry VIII died?
(a) Because the people revolted.
(b) Because they won the majority vote.
(c) Because the queen decreed it.
(d) Because Prince Edward was not of age.

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

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

5. When John Dudley, Earl of Warwick, became Lord President of the Council, how did he govern England?
(a) Like a delinquent.
(b) Like a dictator.
(c) Like a dilettante.
(d) Like a devotee.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did John Dudley, Earl of Warwick and Duke of Northumberland, begin to dose the king with arsenic after hearing about his condition?

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

3. Why was Edward VI reluctant to sign Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset's death warrant?

4. Which queen did Henry VIII annul his marriage to after only six months?

5. According to Weir, Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset, was accused of planning to overthrow ______ and ______the council.

(see the answer key)

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