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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 John Dudley, Earl of Warwick's goal when he marched on Hampton Court?
(a) To take over the Lord Protector's position.
(b) To incite an uprising against the king.
(c) To take over Parliament.
(d) To kidnap Elizabeth.

2. What was Sir William Sharington's title at the Bristol Mint?
(a) Vice President.
(b) President.
(c) Vice Treasurer.
(d) Treasurer.

3. 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 Ashley.
(b) Kat Auer.
(c) Kat Allen.
(d) Kat Avon.

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

5. On what grounds did Henry divorce Katherine of Aragon?
(a) The grounds that their marriage was worthless.
(b) The grounds that their marriage was faithless.
(c) The grounds that their marriage was incestuous.
(d) The grounds that their marriage was loveless.

Short Answer Questions

1. What years did Henry VIII rule England?

2. According to Weir, _________was invited back to the household after Elizabeth was restored to favor to share her intellectual pursuits.

3. Why did Mary decide not to declare religious changes after the Act of Uniformity was declared?

4. When John Dudley, Earl of Warwick, became Lord President of the Council, how did he govern England?

5. What did Kat Ashley tell Thomas Parry about Thomas Seymour that he will later reveal to the treason inquisition?

(see the answer key)

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