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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22 and 23 Eliza Triumphant and Great England's Glory.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Sir Walter Raleigh unpopular at court?
(a) He was arrogant and rude.
(b) He was Spanish.
(c) He enjoyed bagpipe music.
(d) He was in favor of Elizabeth's abdication.

2. To whom did Elizabeth claim she was married?
(a) She was married to Leicester.
(b) She was married to her people.
(c) She was married to Anjou.
(d) She was married to James VI.

3. Who was the leader of the pro-war anti-Spanish faction at court?
(a) Essex.
(b) Leicester.
(c) Cecil.
(d) Lopez.

4. How many wives did Henry VIII have throughout his lifetime?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Six.
(d) Two.

5. Who was Roberto Ridolfi?
(a) He was Norfolk's secretary.
(b) He was a papal agent who wanted Mary Queen of Scots on the English throne.
(c) He was almost assuredly Elizabeth's lover.
(d) He was Catherine de'Medici's ambassador.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why couldn't Elizabeth rely as strongly on marriage proposals during this turbulent time?

2. Who did Catherine de'Medici propose the Queen marry in 1565?

3. Who was Mary Queen of Scots' adviser?

4. What kind of relationship did Elizabeth have with Essex?

5. Who entered English territory on a sail to the Netherlands?

(see the answer key)

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