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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Treaty of Bristol allied what two countries?
(a) England and Spain.
(b) England and France.
(c) France and Spain.
(d) Spain and Sweden.

2. Who did Catherine de' Medici suggest for Elizabeth to marry, though he was only seventeen?
(a) Lord Shrewsbury.
(b) Lord Hunsdon.
(c) Hercules-Francis, Duke of Alencon.
(d) The Duke of Norfolk.

3. How many progresses did Elizabeth go on during her reign?
(a) Twenty-five.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Five.
(d) One hundred.

4. What was Elizabeth's nickname for the person in #129?
(a) Frog.
(b) Spirit.
(c) Monkey.
(d) Eyes.

5. Who finally accepted the crown of the Netherlands?
(a) Philip of Spain.
(b) The Archduke Ferdinand.
(c) Elizabeth I.
(d) The Duke of Anjou.

6. Who was assisting Mary Queen of Scots in a bid for the English throne?
(a) Philip of Spain.
(b) Rob Roy of Ireland.
(c) Erik of Sweden.
(d) The Archduke Ferdinand.

7. Why, according to Elizabeth, was she unable to marry Anjou?
(a) She was in love with Phillip of Spain.
(b) She did not love him.
(c) She was jealous of his mistresses.
(d) She wanted the approval of her people.

8. In what house was the Queen's most famous progress throughout the kingdom?
(a) Whitehall.
(b) Westminster.
(c) Kenilworth.
(d) The Tower.

9. What were the dual reasons for Elizabeth to live in such a large image?
(a) She was afraid of being forgotten.
(b) She was desperately trying to secure a marriage.
(c) She was competing with Mary Queen of Scots.
(d) She was stroking her ego and keeping up appearances for her people.

10. Why did the Queen have difficulty understanding when her ladies wanted to marry?
(a) She loved her ladies and was offended they wanted to leave.
(b) She hated men and did not understand why they would want one.
(c) She wanted them to revel in their virginity.
(d) She wanted them to commit their lives to God.

11. How was Essex perceived by the English public?
(a) He was very unpopular.
(b) He was a villain.
(c) He was a virtual unknown.
(d) He was very popular.

12. What rumor persisted about Essex's secret meeting with Tyrone?
(a) Essex asked Tyrone to let him win.
(b) Essex and Tyrone were involve in an illicit relationship.
(c) Essex asked Tyrone to help him overthrow Elizabeth.
(d) Essex asked Tyrone for his sister's hand in marriage.

13. What was perhaps the most serious marriage consideration of Elizabeth's life?
(a) The Archduke Ferdinand.
(b) The Duke of Anjou.
(c) Phillip II.
(d) Henry III.

14. To whom did Mary Queen of Scots bequeath her claim to the English throne after her death?
(a) William the Conqueror.
(b) Phillip of Spain.
(c) Henry of Bourbon.
(d) James VI of Scotland.

15. Which English explorer blatantly sacked Spanish ships?
(a) The Earl of Essex.
(b) Sir Walter Raleigh.
(c) Leicester.
(d) Sir Francis Drake.

Short Answer Questions

1. What secret arrangement did Essex make with Tyrone?

2. What was the Queen's favorite household?

3. Why was the Tudor court nomadic?

4. Who succeeded to the French throne after the Duke of Anjou's death?

5. What did Elizabeth think was an essential part of a stable state?

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