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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17, Little Children Like Angels.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why didn't the Italian doctor inform the court of Edward VI's condition?
(a) Because the king insisted his condition remain a secret.
(b) Because he wasn't confident that his diagnosis was correct.
(c) Because the court was out of session during the king's trip.
(d) Because it was treason to predict the death of the king.

2. What did Philip pressure Mary to do when she became ill after her second phantom pregnancy?
(a) Write her last will.
(b) Abdicate the throne.
(c) Meet him in Spain.
(d) Condemn heretics.

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

4. What title did John Dudley get after Henry VIII's death?
(a) Earl of Somerset.
(b) Earl of Warwick.
(c) Earl of York.
(d) Earl of Hertford.

5. According to Weir, Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset, was accused of planning to overthrow ______ and ______the council.
(a) The king; blackmailing.
(b) The Tower; poisoning.
(c) The king; poisoning.
(d) The Tower; blackmailing.

Short Answer Questions

1. John Dudley, Earl of Warwick and Duke of Northumberland, was executed on what date?

2. What were Jane Grey's religious beliefs?

3. Why was the Duke of Somerset not able to gain support with people of his own rank when he was appointed Lord Protector in 1547?

4. How did the doctors and midwives attempt to comfort Mary about not delivering by the end of May?

5. How did Philip of Spain feel about his new bride Mary?

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