The Life of Elizabeth I Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

Alison Weir (historian)
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 124 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Life of Elizabeth I Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

Alison Weir (historian)
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 Bonny Sweet Robin.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Edward VI perish in 1553?
(a) He contracted tuberculosis.
(b) He suffered from the bubonic plague.
(c) He drowned at sea.
(d) He was in a carriage accident.

2. What was the main event Elizabeth's council wanted to take place?
(a) They wanted her to marry and produce an heir.
(b) They wanted to have a coronation ball.
(c) They wanted to lower taxes.
(d) They wanted to go to war with Spain.

3. Who really controlled the French throne after the King's death?
(a) The Archduke Ferdinand.
(b) Elizabeth I.
(c) Catherine de' Medici.
(d) Erik of Sweden.

4. What did the Queen promise to do for anyone who would make trouble for France?
(a) She said she would never forgive him.
(b) She said she would marry him.
(c) She said she would throw him a party.
(d) She said she would pay him in gold.

5. What was Elizabeth's nickname for William Cecil, her Secretary of State?
(a) Pen.
(b) Spirit.
(c) Gypsy.
(d) Book.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who took over the French throne when King Henry II was killed?

2. Which monarch ordered the most religion-related executions during his/her reign?

3. What was Elizabeth's nickname?

4. What reason did the Queen give in her refusal of Erik of Sweden?

5. How many wives did Henry VIII have throughout his lifetime?

(see the answer key)

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