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

2. Why did Elizabeth renew her marriage negotiations with Erik of Sweden?
(a) He finally learned English.
(b) He sent her a beautiful gift that completely enchanted her.
(c) She did not want him to transfer his proposal to Mary Queen of Scots.
(d) She missed his letters and his company.

3. Who was Henry, Duke of Anjou?
(a) He was Charles IX's 19-year-old bisexual brother.
(b) He was Erik of Sweden's uncle.
(c) He was Spain's great duke.
(d) He was Elizabeth's favorite cousin.

4. At what age was Mary Stewart widowed?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Twenty-five.
(c) Thirty.
(d) Eighteen.

5. What rumors persisted about the Queen and Robert Dudley?
(a) It was rumored they were sister and brother.
(b) It was rumored they were going to elope to Germany.
(c) It was rumored they were going to stage a coup.
(d) It was rumored they had a physical relationship.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who was Mary Queen of Scots' adviser?

4. Who did Cecil, Norfolk, and Sussex want the Queen to marry?

5. Why did Elizabeth want her suitors to visit England in person?

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