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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10 A Matter Dangerous to the Common Amity and Things Grivouser and Worse.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who, in a play for political power, may have been behind Amy Dudley's death?
(a) De Quadra.
(b) William Cecil.
(c) Throckmorton.
(d) Norfolk.

2. Why may Cecil have killed Amy Dudley?
(a) He may have killed her because he was jealous of Dudley.
(b) He may have killed her because he was psychotic.
(c) He may have killed her because she was too politically powerful.
(d) He may have killed her to protect England.

3. 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.

4. How was Lady Jane Grey related to Elizabeth?
(a) She was her sister.
(b) She was her cousin.
(c) She was her mother.
(d) She was her aunt.

5. When did Mary Queen of Scots give birth to her son, James?
(a) June 19, 1555.
(b) June 19, 1544.
(c) June 19, 1577.
(d) June 19, 1566.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Since Amy was not welcomed at court, how did she spend her time?

3. How long were Amy Dudley and Robert Dudley married?

4. Who did Mary Queen of Scots wed on July 29, 1565?

5. Who was Mary Queen of Scots' adviser?

(see the answer key)

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