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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 false announcement regarding the birth of Mary's child was given in April of 1555?
(a) That she had given birth to a princess.
(b) That she had given birth to identical twins.
(c) That she had given birth to a prince.
(d) That she had given birth to fraternal twins.

2. What was the rumor circulating about Mary's involvement with the uprisings against the Act of Uniformity?
(a) That she lead the armies against the rebels.
(b) That she organized the uprisings.
(c) That she was involved with the rebels.
(d) That she was against the uprising.

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

4. According to Weir, _________was invited back to the household after Elizabeth was restored to favor to share her intellectual pursuits.
(a) William Cecil.
(b) John Dudley.
(c) Roger Ascham.
(d) Edward Seymour.

5. When Protestants heard that Mary was staying with a Catholic gentleman, what did they do to his house?
(a) Throw stones at his house.
(b) Hurl rotten food at his house.
(c) Paint blood on his house.
(d) Set fire to his house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who bore Edward, Henry VIII's son?

2. Why did Mary not want Jane Grey to be executed?

3. What was the name of Henry VIII's final wife, who encouraged him to reinstate Mary in succession?

4. According to Weir, Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset, was accused of planning to overthrow ______ and ______the council.

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

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