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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. Who did Philip of Spain arrive with in England?
(a) His army.
(b) His children.
(c) His household.
(d) His siblings.

2. Why was Edward VI reluctant to sign Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset's death warrant?
(a) Because he didn't believe Edward Seymour was guilty.
(b) Because he loathed the death penalty.
(c) Because he wanted to protect Edward Seymour's wife.
(d) Because Edward Seymour was his uncle.

3. In addition to Charles V, who did Mary rely on for advice and protection?
(a) William Cecil.
(b) Edward Seymour.
(c) Francis van der Delft.
(d) John Dudley.

4. According to Weir what was Mary's life goal that was a crowning achievement?
(a) To allow all religions as "one faith."
(b) To follow England's "manifest destiny."
(c) To eradicate "traitors" from the kingdom.
(d) To bring England back to the "true faith."

5. What was the date that Thomas Seymour and his armed men entered the King's chamber with a forged key?
(a) January 16, 1549.
(b) January 6, 1549.
(c) January 16, 1548.
(d) January 6, 1548.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Elizabeth do to ward off Thomas Seymour's inappropriate behavior, according to Weir?

2. What rumor circulated in early May, 1555, about Mary giving birth?

3. What was the name of the Catholic gentleman that Mary stayed with after the king's death?

4. What did Philip pressure Mary to do when she became ill after her second phantom pregnancy?

5. What was the tradition for queens and kings as they awaited the birth of their child?

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