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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was the Duke of Somerset not able to gain support with people of his own rank when he was appointed Lord Protector in 1547?
(a) Because he was considered too much of an intellectual.
(b) Because he was considered too much of a simpleton.
(c) Because he was considered too much of an idealist.
(d) Because he was considered too much of a pragmatist.

2. What was the name of Henry and Katherine of Aragon's daughter?
(a) Anne.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Jane.
(d) Mary.

3. Who raised Henry VIII's second daughter Elizabeth?
(a) Katherine Ashley.
(b) Katherine of Aragon.
(c) Katherine Howard.
(d) Katherine Parr.

4. Why wasn't the public happy about Jane Grey being crowned the queen?
(a) Because they wanted Elizabeth as their queen.
(b) Because they believed Mary to be the rightful queen.
(c) Because they were still mourning the king's death.
(d) Because they advocated the abolition of royal ascension.

5. What is the name of the park that Weir states the king's body really lie?
(a) Northumberland park.
(b) Pembrokeshire park.
(c) Dartmoor park.
(d) Greenwich park.

6. When Mary fled to Kenninghall, she stated that she was the true queen by "____and____law"?
(a) Necessary; common.
(b) Divine; human.
(c) Human; common.
(d) Divine; necessary.

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

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

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

10. Why didn't the Italian doctor inform the court of Edward VI's condition?
(a) Because he wasn't confident that his diagnosis was correct.
(b) Because the court was out of session during the king's trip.
(c) Because it was treason to predict the death of the king.
(d) Because the king insisted his condition remain a secret.

11. When John Dudley, Earl of Warwick, became Lord President of the Council, how did he govern England?
(a) Like a dilettante.
(b) Like a dictator.
(c) Like a devotee.
(d) Like a delinquent.

12. What was the motto Elizabeth adopted from Lady Tyrwhit, after Thomas Seymour's death?
(a) Be Always One.
(b) The Lord is my light.
(c) Faithful Forever.
(d) Evil to him who evil thinks.

13. What was Elizabeth's response to John Dudley, Earl of Warwick and Duke of Northumberland's bribe to have her relinquish her claim to the throne?
(a) She said she wouldn't do it unless her sister did.
(b) She said she wouldn't do it unless he gave up power.
(c) She said she would do it.
(d) She said she wouldn't do it.

14. When Edward VI set out on a trip in June, 1552, what impeded his progress?
(a) Influenza.
(b) Typhus.
(c) Consumption.
(d) Plague.

15. How many wives did Henry VIII have?
(a) Two.
(b) Six.
(c) Four.
(d) Nine.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Earl Hertford was knighted, what did his title become?

2. Who did Thomas Seymour secretly marry in an attempt to gain leverage over his brother, the Duke of Somerset?

3. How old was Edward VI when John Dudley, Earl of Warwick, invited him to attend council meetings?

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

5. Why was Jean Dubois sent to England, according to Weir?

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