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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Norfolk committed to the Tower?
(a) He offended Elizabeth in front of the court.
(b) Elizabeth thought he would lead an uprising using Mary Queen of Scots.
(c) Elizabeth was in love with him and he angered her.
(d) He plotted to marry Catherine de'Medici.

2. With whom did Mary Queen of Scots fall in love?
(a) The Earl of Leicester.
(b) Norfolk.
(c) Sussex.
(d) Lord Darnley.

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

4. What was one of the theories of why the Queen so enjoyed the company of the person in #25?
(a) He was an amazing singer and music was her only enjoyment.
(b) He was a great friend of her father's.
(c) He was already married and therefore no threat to her single life.
(d) She immediately wanted to marry him and be his wife.

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 went on long trips to the Continent.
(c) She wrote poetry in the attics of the castle.
(d) She lived in solitude on their estate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who, in a play for political power, may have been behind Amy Dudley's death?

2. Who took over the French throne when King Henry II was killed?

3. Elizabeth I was queen of which country?

4. Who does Elizabeth I succeed?

5. Why was it dangerous for Mary to go abroad?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was the strategy in Elizabeth's keeping so many suitors interested?

3. Why did Elizabeth want Mary Queen of Scots to wed Robert Dudley (newly created the Earl of Leicester)?

4. What event spurred Elizabeth to look more seriously into a marriage as a way to secure England's future?

5. What is one example in Chapter 4 of the Queen using her single status to protect the interests of her kingdom?

6. Who was suspected in his murder?

7. How did Elizabeth show her dominance in public?

8. Why did Elizabeth I decide to stress English nationalism?

9. Why was Elizabeth cautious about her religion during the reign of Mary I?

10. During her coronation service, to whom was Elizabeth symbolically married?

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