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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Much Suspected for Me.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What date was Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk, executed?
(a) November 4, 1551.
(b) June 30, 1553.
(c) February 23, 1554.
(d) March 11, 1555.

2. Why was it fashionable for courtiers to pursue arts and literature and not sports and tournaments when Edward VI reigned?
(a) Because Edward VI emulated his father and arts and literature were popular during the latter's reign.
(b) Because Edward VI did not want to emulate his father since sport and tournaments were popular during the latter's reign.
(c) Because arts and literature were considered Protestant pursuits, not Catholic.
(d) Because sports and tournaments were considered Catholic pursuits, not Protestant ones.

3. In whose care was Elizabeth placed when she was under house arrest?
(a) Stephen Gardiner.
(b) Sir Henry Bedingfield.
(c) Lord Robert Dudley.
(d) William Cecil.

4. How did Mary respond to Charles V putting his son Prince Philip as a candidate for marriage?
(a) She was disappointed.
(b) She was apprehensive.
(c) She was furious.
(d) She was enthusiastic.

5. When Earl Hertford was knighted, what did his title become?
(a) Duke of Warwick.
(b) Duke of Hertford.
(c) Duke of Somerset.
(d) Duke of York.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Mary imply that Edward VI was not old enough to attend council meetings, according to Weir?

2. What adjectives best describe Thomas Seymour's personality, as depicted by Weir?

3. When Thomas Wyatt confessed to the council about contacting Elizabeth twice, what did he tell her?

4. What was Francis van der Delft planning before he was recalled home because of ill health?

5. What did Queen Mary want Jane Grey to do for her to give her a reprieve?

(see the answer key)

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