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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. What did the Book of Common Prayer, which was passed by the council of regents, allow the clergy to do?
(a) Proselytize.
(b) Own property.
(c) Marry.
(d) Wear vestments.

2. John Dudley, Earl of Warwick and Duke of Northumberland, was executed on what date?
(a) September 4, 1551.
(b) May 9, 1554.
(c) August 22, 1553.
(d) January 11, 1552.

3. In her final days, how was Queen Mary perceived by the public?
(a) She was unpopular.
(b) She was admired.
(c) She was understood.
(d) She was beloved.

4. What three reasons does Weir provide about why Frances Brandon's marriage to her second husband was scandalous?
(a) He was French; he was twice her age; and he left his pregnant wife.
(b) He had no royal blood; he was half her age; and she was pregnant.
(c) He was French; he was half her age; and she was pregnant.
(d) He had no royal blood; he was twice her age; and he left his pregnant wife.

5. Before Queen Mary, the English had not had a female sovereign since what century?
(a) Eleventh.
(b) Twelfth.
(c) Fourteeth.
(d) Thirteenth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was religious conflict imminent after King Edward VI ascended the throne?

2. How did Mary feel about her husband Philip of Spain, according to Weir?

3. What did Queen Mary want Elizabeth to do?

4. According to Weir, what did Mary most likely suffer from that accounted for her not giving birth?

5. How did Mary respond to Charles V putting his son Prince Philip as a candidate for marriage?

(see the answer key)

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