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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Elizabeth was restored to favor after Edward Seymour, the Duke of Somerset, was released from the Tower, who requested her portrait?
(a) William Cecil.
(b) The king.
(c) Roger Ascham.
(d) Edward Seymour.

2. When Earl Hertford was knighted, what did his title become?
(a) Duke of Somerset.
(b) Duke of Hertford.
(c) Duke of York.
(d) Duke of Warwick.

3. What was John Dudley, Earl of Warwick's goal when he marched on Hampton Court?
(a) To take over the Lord Protector's position.
(b) To kidnap Elizabeth.
(c) To take over Parliament.
(d) To incite an uprising against the king.

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

5. Why did the council of regents assume control after Henry VIII died?
(a) Because Prince Edward was not of age.
(b) Because they won the majority vote.
(c) Because the queen decreed it.
(d) Because the people revolted.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Francis van der Delft when he was recalled home because of ill health?

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

3. What did John Dudley, Earl of Warwick and Duke of Northumberland, convince Edward VI to do before his death?

4. Why was religious conflict imminent after King Edward VI ascended the throne?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who did Mary send to the Tower after she was crowned queen?

2. How and why did Thomas Seymour attempt to court the king's favor against his brother?

3. How does Weir describe Mary's character and why is it significant?

4. What was Elizabeth's reputation following Thomas Seymour's death and what did it signify?

5. What were the consequences for Jane Grey after the arrest and death of Thomas Seymour?

6. What did Duke of Northumberland, pressure the king to do, and why did he court Mary's favor?

7. When the council of regents came into power after Henry VIII's death, who assumed positions of power and what were the consequences?

8. Who did Duke of Northumberland betroth Jane Grey to after he learned of the king's failing health and why?

9. How did Jane Grey react to her ascension and why was it significant?

10. How did Jane Grey's parents treat her and what did it signify?

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