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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Mary decide not to declare religious changes after the Act of Uniformity was declared?
(a) Because she believed Edward was too young to make judgements on religion.
(b) Because she wanted the people to decide if changes to the act should be made.
(c) Because she didn't want the Act of Uniformity to change.
(d) Because she feared Edward would imprison her if she made changes.

2. How did Jane Grey prefer to dress, in contrast to her parents wishes?
(a) She preferred simple dresses.
(b) She preferred expensive fabrics.
(c) She preferred boy's attire.
(d) She preferred night frocks.

3. What was the name of Elizabeth's caretaker, who initially encouraged Elizabeth's infatuation with Thomas Seymour when he moved in with Katherine Parr?
(a) Kat Auer.
(b) Kat Ashley.
(c) Kat Avon.
(d) Kat Allen.

4. How did Thomas Seymour try to court King Edward VI's favor?
(a) By pledging his allegiance.
(b) By fighting in war.
(c) By sending him gifts.
(d) By reforming the Church.

5. What was the name of the tutor Elizabeth persuaded her guardians to appoint?
(a) Richard Alford.
(b) Roger Ascham.
(c) Radcliff Applegate.
(d) Remington Auer.

6. When Jane Grey visited Mary in October of 1550, what did she discover that shocked her?
(a) That Mary had converted to Protestanism.
(b) That regular masses were being held in Mary's household.
(c) That Mary had converted to Catholicism.
(d) That no masses were being held in Mary's household.

7. What skill did Elizabeth posses that she was praised for, according to Weir?
(a) Her skill in languages.
(b) Her skill in math.
(c) Her skill in painting.
(d) Her skill in singing.

8. What year did Parliament pass the Act of Uniformity that declared the Book of Common Prayer to be used in all church services?
(a) 1549.
(b) 1548.
(c) 1551.
(d) 1550.

9. When Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset, was beheaded, what did the crowds do?
(a) Carry torches to the castle.
(b) Sing songs of revolution.
(c) Dip handkerchiefs in his blood.
(d) Wave white flags.

10. Why did Mary imply that Edward VI was not old enough to attend council meetings, according to Weir?
(a) Because she was afraid Edward VI would be taken advantage of.
(b) Because she was afraid of being eliminated from succession.
(c) Because she was afraid Elizabeth would gain more power.
(d) Because she was afraid Charles V would not protect her.

11. What happened to Francis van der Delft when he was recalled home because of ill health?
(a) He married.
(b) He was imprisoned.
(c) He was kidnapped.
(d) He died.

12. What did Elizabeth do to ward off Thomas Seymour's inappropriate behavior, according to Weir?
(a) She woke up and dressed early so that she wasn't in bed when he came to bid her good morning.
(b) She requested her caretaker sleep with her and dressed early so that she wasn't in bed when he came to bid her good morning.
(c) She slept with a knife under her pillow and locked her door so that he couldn't bid her good morning.
(d) She slept with a knife under her pillow and requested her caretaker sleep with her.

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

14. Why was religious conflict imminent after King Edward VI ascended the throne?
(a) Because King Edward VI was a devout Catholic and his sister Mary a devout Protestant.
(b) Because Elizabeth was a devout Protestant and her sister Mary a devout Catholic.
(c) Because King Edward VI was a devout Protestant and his sister Mary a devout Catholic.
(d) Because Mary was a devout Protestant and her sister Elizabeth a devout Catholic.

15. What was the name of the brother of Earl of Hertford who resented him for his power after Henry VIII's death?
(a) Thomas Sibley.
(b) Thomas Sumner.
(c) Thomas Seymour.
(d) Thomas Salisbury.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Protestants heard that Mary was staying with a Catholic gentleman, what did they do to his house?

2. After Henry VIII's death, who ascended the throne?

3. What years did Henry VIII rule England?

4. What was Jane Grey's reaction to her ascending the throne after Edward VI's death?

5. When Mary fled to Kenninghall, she stated that she was the true queen by "____and____law"?

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