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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 Edward VI reluctant to sign Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset's death warrant?
(a) Because he loathed the death penalty.
(b) Because Edward Seymour was his uncle.
(c) Because he didn't believe Edward Seymour was guilty.
(d) Because he wanted to protect Edward Seymour's wife.

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

3. How old was Katherine Parr when she became pregnant with her first child?
(a) 19.
(b) 42.
(c) 28.
(d) 36.

4. How much money did Sir William Sharington give to Thomas Seymour to pay his mercenaries?
(a) 1000,000 pounds.
(b) 1,000 pounds.
(c) 100,000 pounds.
(d) 10,000 pounds.

5. What skill did Elizabeth posses that she was praised for, according to Weir?
(a) Her skill in painting.
(b) Her skill in singing.
(c) Her skill in math.
(d) Her skill in languages.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year did Parliament pass the Act of Uniformity that declared the Book of Common Prayer to be used in all church services?

2. Who did Thomas Seymour secretly marry in an attempt to gain leverage over his brother, the Duke of Somerset?

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

4. What was the name of the epidemic that broke out in the summer of 1551?

5. What was John Dudley, Earl of Warwick's goal when he marched on Hampton Court?

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