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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19, 20, and 21 Between Scylla and Charbdis, Practices at Home and Abroad, and The Tragical Execution.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what did Mary Queen of Scots think she was entitled?
(a) She believed she was entitled to the estates of Spain.
(b) She believed she owned Ireland.
(c) She believed she was the rightful Queen of England.
(d) She believed she was the rightful heir of Sweden.

2. Who publicly accused Dudley of interfering in state business?
(a) Mary of Guise.
(b) The Queen.
(c) Roger Ascham.
(d) Norfolk.

3. What item(s) were discovered that incriminated Mary in Darnley's murder?
(a) A record of her conversation with the murderer.
(b) A fingerprint on his neck.
(c) The Estate Receipts.
(d) The Casket Letters.

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

5. Since Amy was not welcomed at court, how did she spend her time?
(a) She went on long visits to family and friends.
(b) She lived in solitude on their estate.
(c) She wrote poetry in the attics of the castle.
(d) She went on long trips to the Continent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Leicester secretly marry so he could have a legitimate heir?

2. When Anjou left her court for the last time, what did it symbolize?

3. How was the court split in regard to the Queen's favorite?

4. What reason did the Queen give in her refusal of Erik of Sweden?

5. In her portraits, Elizabeth wanted the myth of the Virgin Queen to take precedence over what?

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