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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. Who did Mary Queen of Scots wed on July 29, 1565?
(a) The Earl of Leicester.
(b) Lord Darnley.
(c) Sussex.
(d) Norfolk.

2. With whom may Elizabeth I have been in love?
(a) Robert Dudley.
(b) King Philip of Spain.
(c) King Erik of Sweden.
(d) The Archduke Ferdinand.

3. What reason did the Queen give in her refusal of Erik of Sweden?
(a) She had only weeks to live because of illness.
(b) She was offended that he did not speak English.
(c) She promised herself to Robert Dudley.
(d) She was disinclined to marry, especially someone who would be absent from the country.

4. Who took over the Scottish monarch?
(a) Catherine de' Medici.
(b) Elizabeth I.
(c) The infant King James IV.
(d) Mary, Queen of Scots.

5. How were Elizabeth and Mary Queen of Scots related?
(a) They were cousins.
(b) They were sisters.
(c) They were third cousins twice removed.
(d) They were in-laws.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What failed movement did Northumberland and Westmoreland lead?

3. Why did Elizabeth want Mary restored to the throne of Scotland?

4. Why did Elizabeth feel competitive toward Mary Queen of Scots?

5. Why did Elizabeth press Mary Queen of Scots to wed Leicester?

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