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

2. How did the English people feel toward Philip of Spain once he was married to the queen?
(a) They obeyed him.
(b) They loved him.
(c) They resented him.
(d) They admired him.

3. How old was Edward VI when John Dudley, Earl of Warwick, invited him to attend council meetings?
(a) Thirteen.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Eleven.
(d) Ten.

4. What was Francis van der Delft planning before he was recalled home because of ill health?
(a) Elizabeth's marriage.
(b) Mary's marriage.
(c) Elizabeth's escape.
(d) Mary's escape.

5. According to Weir, Charles V did not want Philip of Spain in England while what?
(a) Thomas Wyatt lived.
(b) Elizabeth lived.
(c) Jane Grey lived.
(d) Edward Courtenay lived.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Jane Grey respond when she was told that she was no longer queen?

3. When Charles V abdicated the throne, what did Philip's brother, the Archduke Ferdinand, become?

4. What were two political reasons for Philip of Spain's marriage to Queen Mary?

5. How old was Katherine Parr when she became pregnant with her first child?

(see the answer key)

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