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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 allow Darnley to escape to Scotland?
(a) She loved him and only wanted him to be happy.
(b) She was angry at Norfolk and wanted to talk Mary out of his hands.
(c) She knew Cecil was against the match and wanted to defy him.
(d) She knew he was unfit to rule and would put Mary more firmly into her hands.

2. 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 stage a coup.
(c) It was rumored they were going to elope to Germany.
(d) It was rumored they had a physical relationship.

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

4. Who was Mary Queen of Scots' adviser?
(a) Norfolk.
(b) James Stuart, the Earl of Moray.
(c) Throckmorton.
(d) William Cecil.

5. Who did Mary Queen of Scots actually want to wed?
(a) Erik of Sweden.
(b) Lord Darnley, son of Mary Stuart.
(c) The Early of Leicester.
(d) The Earl of Moray, her half-brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the main event Elizabeth's council wanted to take place?

2. Why wouldn't Elizabeth I name a successor?

3. At what age was Mary Stewart widowed?

4. How did Amy Dudley's death affect her husband?

5. Why did Elizabeth remake Dudley into the Earl of Leicester?

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