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

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 loved the Hapsburgs and loathed the Spaniards.
(b) Because he hated the Hapsburgs and admired the Spaniards.
(c) Because he hated the Hapsburgs and loathed the Spaniards.
(d) Because he loved the Hapsburgs and admired the Spaniards.

2. The council warned Mary that opposing Jane Grey's execution would be perceived as what?
(a) Favoritism.
(b) Hypocrisy.
(c) Weakness.
(d) Arrogance.

3. How was Philip of Spain greeted when he arrived in England?
(a) With a mob.
(b) With no one.
(c) With great fanfare.
(d) With lackluster crowds.

4. How did Mary respond to heretics during her Counter-Reformation?
(a) She taught them.
(b) She sent them away.
(c) She was sympathetic.
(d) She was merciless.

5. How did Stephen Gardiner respond to heretics in his diocese?
(a) He tortured them.
(b) He condemned them.
(c) He did not condemn them.
(d) He did not torture them.

6. Before Philip left to help Charles V in his wars, what did he ask Mary to do?
(a) Condemn Protestant heretics.
(b) Visit the Tower.
(c) Abdicate the throne.
(d) Treat Elizabeth with respect.

7. Before Queen Mary, the English had not had a female sovereign since what century?
(a) Fourteeth.
(b) Eleventh.
(c) Twelfth.
(d) Thirteenth.

8. What did Queen Mary vow to do after the rebellion was stopped in London?
(a) Show clemency to traitors.
(b) Never show clemency to traitors.
(c) Knight Protestant royals.
(d) Never knight Protestant royals.

9. Why did Mary disallow Jane Grey's daily walks and freedoms at the Tower?
(a) Because she wanted to pardon her.
(b) Because a Protestant rebellion was brewing.
(c) Because she wanted to punish her.
(d) Because a Catholic rebellion was brewing.

10. What was the name of Frances Brandon, Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk's widow, marry after his execution?
(a) Avery Smalls.
(b) Allen Swanson.
(c) Adrian Stokes.
(d) Arthur Sutton.

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

12. Why did Philip of Spain intend to stay in England only one week?
(a) Because his father Charles V needed help to reconcile with Rome.
(b) Because his father Charles V needed help in his war with the Franch.
(c) Because his father Charles V needed help in his war with Germany.
(d) Because his father Charles V needed help to reconcile with Spain.

13. What did Philip pressure Mary to do when she became ill after her second phantom pregnancy?
(a) Condemn heretics.
(b) Abdicate the throne.
(c) Write her last will.
(d) Meet him in Spain.

14. What date was Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk, executed?
(a) November 4, 1551.
(b) February 23, 1554.
(c) March 11, 1555.
(d) June 30, 1553.

15. What did Philip want to do by the time Christmas arrived in 1554?
(a) Leave as soon as his child was born.
(b) Have his retinue spy on Elizabeth.
(c) Offer heretics repreive for the holiday.
(d) Take Mary back to Spain with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Philip left to help Charles V in his wars, how was Mary's state of mind about his departure?

2. Where did Mary and Philip go in April 1555 to await the birth of their child?

3. Why were the Protestant rebels stopped in London?

4. According to Weir, Queen Mary was ______for the political savvy needed to be queen.

5. How did Mary feel about her husband Philip of Spain, according to Weir?

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