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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. Who did Thomas Seymour shoot when his armed men entered the king's chamber with a forged key?
(a) The king's dog.
(b) The king's cat.
(c) The king's mistress.
(d) The king.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Book of Common Prayer, which was passed by the council of regents, allow the clergy to do?

2. Jane Grey's father, Henry Grey, was the Marquess of _______?

3. Why wasn't the public happy about Jane Grey being crowned the queen?

4. What adjectives best describe Thomas Seymour's personality, as depicted by Weir?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Mary write Charles V for protection against the Protestants in 1549?

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

3. What caused the Duke of Somerset and Lord Protector Edward Seymour to be overthrown by John Dudley?

4. Whom did Thomas Seymour marry after failing to secure the hand of Princess Mary, and why was it significant?

5. How were Elizabeth and Mary concerning the effect of being disinherited by their father?

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

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

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

9. What was Edward's reputation as a young king?

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

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