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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. In addition to declaring that the Book of Common Prayer be used in all church services, what other decree did this Act of Uniformity declare?
(a) That children born out of wedlock would be sent out of country.
(b) That anyone celebrating Roman Catholic Mass could be imprisoned.
(c) That unmarried women could not travel unaccompanied.
(d) That clergy had ultimate authority over the populace.

2. 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 he gave up power.
(b) She said she wouldn't do it.
(c) She said she wouldn't do it unless her sister did.
(d) She said she would do it.

3. How many surviving children did Henry have?
(a) Four.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

4. What did John Dudley, Earl of Warwick and Duke of Northumberland, convince Edward VI to do before his death?
(a) Condemn Mary to death.
(b) Pardon him from treason.
(c) Crown him the king.
(d) Change the succession.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Henry VIII's final wife, who encouraged him to reinstate Mary in succession?

2. How many days did John Dudley, Earl of Warwick and Duke of Northumberland, keep the king's death a secret?

3. What were Jane Grey's religious beliefs?

4. What was the name of the epidemic that broke out in the summer of 1551?

5. What is the name of the park that Weir states the king's body really lie?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Mary press Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset, to do and how did he respond?

2. How old was Edward VI when he was crowned and why is his age significant?

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

4. What act was passed in March 1549 and who suffered from it?

5. What do some historians suggest about Elizabeth's illness during the summer of 1548 after Katherine Parr discovered her and Thomas Seymour in one another's arms, and what is Weir's position?

6. What prediction did Mary hear that made her resolve to stay in England and how is it significant?

7. What actions did Duke of Northumberland take after he betrothed Jane Grey to Guilford?

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

9. What document did Mary have to sign after being welcomed back into the court by Henry VIII's third wife, Jane Seymour, that affected her for the rest of her life?

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

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