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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 did Mary imply that Edward VI was not old enough to attend council meetings, according to Weir?
(a) Because she was afraid Charles V would not protect her.
(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 of being eliminated from succession.

2. Along with the Earl of Hertford, Archbishop ______ held a prominent position on the council after Henry VIII's death.
(a) Cramner.
(b) Colson.
(c) Cumberland.
(d) Cleeson.

3. What was the penalty for being a heretic in Tudor England?
(a) Flogging.
(b) Branding.
(c) Shunning.
(d) Death.

4. What did Thomas Seymour's allies warn him against?
(a) Not attempting a coup.
(b) Attempting a coup.
(c) Blackmailing the king.
(d) Not blackmailing the king.

5. How did Jane Grey prefer to dress, in contrast to her parents wishes?
(a) She preferred simple dresses.
(b) She preferred expensive fabrics.
(c) She preferred night frocks.
(d) She preferred boy's attire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was John Dudley, Earl of Warwick, given in October of 1551?

2. Who raised Henry VIII's second daughter Elizabeth?

3. How old was Elizabeth when Thomas Seymour moved in with Katherine Parr?

4. What did Mary press the Edward Seymour, the Duke of Somerset, to grant her until Edward came of age?

5. What did Thomas Seymour tell the Yeomen of the Guard when they arrived at the king's chamber after he and his armed men entered with a forged key?

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