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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. According to Weir, why did the new head of the Church of Rome, Paul IV, put a strain on the relationship between England and Rome?
(a) Because he hated the Hapsburgs and loathed the Spaniards.
(b) Because he loved the Hapsburgs and loathed the Spaniards.
(c) Because he hated the Hapsburgs and admired the Spaniards.
(d) Because he loved the Hapsburgs and admired the Spaniards.

2. How was Philip of Spain perceived as Queen Mary's husband?
(a) Old and distinguished.
(b) Old and feeble.
(c) Young and attractive.
(d) Young and homely.

3. What was Frances Brandon's second husband's occupation?
(a) Haberdasher.
(b) Keeper of Clocks.
(c) Master of Horse.
(d) Tanner.

4. What happened on Elizabeth's journey back to London at Queen Mary's request?
(a) She was almost kidnapped.
(b) She witnessed a mob.
(c) She tried to escape.
(d) She was very ill.

5. What did Thomas Seymour's allies warn him against?
(a) Attempting a coup.
(b) Not attempting a coup.
(c) Blackmailing the king.
(d) Not blackmailing the king.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before Queen Mary, the English had not had a female sovereign since what century?

2. What was the name of the Italian doctor who didn't inform the court of Edward VI's condition?

3. When Mary did not deliver by the end of May, what did she believe?

4. What did Mary press the Edward Seymour, the Duke of Somerset, to grant her until Edward came of age?

5. What was Francis van der Delft planning before he was recalled home because of ill health?

(see the answer key)

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