This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6 Presumptions of Evil and Dishonourable and Naughty Reports.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the Queen's court, in general, feel about Robert Dudley?
(a) They were in awe of his superior horsemanship.
(b) They were jealous of him and his relationship with the Queen.
(c) They loved him and commended his bravery.
(d) They hated him and refused to speak with him.

2. What, the author theorizes, may have been part of Robin's allure for the Queen?
(a) He was extremely wealthy and she needed money.
(b) He was the most handsome man who ever lived.
(c) She had all the control in their relationship.
(d) She needed someone to teach her to ride a horse.

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

4. How did Amy Dudley's death affect her husband?
(a) He was forgiven by the people after his guilty verdict.
(b) He was gleeful and immediately proposed to Elizabeth.
(c) He was distraught and would not speak for weeks.
(d) Too much suspicion was cast upon Robert for him to marry the Queen.

5. Why did Elizabeth want her suitors to visit England in person?
(a) She wanted to kidnap them and hold them for ransom.
(b) She would not marry someone she had not met.
(c) She was unable to travel to them because of illness.
(d) She wanted to interrogate them to make sure they were honest.