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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 and 12 A Dangerous Person and A Vain Crack of Words.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Elizabeth feel competitive toward Mary Queen of Scots?
(a) Mary spoke more languages than Elizabeth.
(b) Mary was a better musician than Elizabeth.
(c) Mary was younger than Elizabeth and rumored to be beautiful.
(d) Mary's wardrobe was rumored to be more substantial than Elizabeth's.

2. Who was the younger brother of Elizabeth I?
(a) Henry VII.
(b) Edward VI.
(c) James I.
(d) Lord Dudley.

3. Who did Catherine de'Medici propose the Queen marry in 1565?
(a) Erik of Sweden.
(b) Henry II.
(c) Francis II.
(d) Charles IX.

4. What was Elizabeth's nickname for Robert Dudley when he was Master of Horse?
(a) Pony.
(b) Gypsy.
(c) Spirit.
(d) Ed.

5. What was one of the theories of why the Queen so enjoyed the company of the person in #25?
(a) He was a great friend of her father's.
(b) She immediately wanted to marry him and be his wife.
(c) He was already married and therefore no threat to her single life.
(d) He was an amazing singer and music was her only enjoyment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why may Cecil have killed Amy Dudley?

2. How long did Elizabeth reign?

3. Who was the Earl of Bothwell?

4. How did Amy Dudley's life end?

5. Who does Elizabeth I succeed?

(see the answer key)

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