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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. How did Amy Dudley's death affect her husband?
(a) He was forgiven by the people after his guilty verdict.
(b) Too much suspicion was cast upon Robert for him to marry the Queen.
(c) He was distraught and would not speak for weeks.
(d) He was gleeful and immediately proposed to Elizabeth.

2. Who, in a play for political power, may have been behind Amy Dudley's death?
(a) Throckmorton.
(b) Norfolk.
(c) William Cecil.
(d) De Quadra.

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

4. How did Elizabeth officially feel about Mary Queen of Scots' marriage?
(a) Officially, she was distraught.
(b) Officially, she was happy.
(c) Officially, she was furious.
(d) Officially, she was indifferent.

5. What did Mary Queen of Scots want Elizabeth to do for her?
(a) She wanted Elizabeth to make her a new gown.
(b) She wanted Elizabeth to give her land in northern England.
(c) She wanted Elizabeth to declare her the successor to the throne.
(d) She wanted Elizabeth to give her permission to marry Dudley.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Elizabeth renew her marriage negotiations with Erik of Sweden?

2. Of what new religious movement was Elizabeth I tolerant?

3. When did Mary Queen of Scots give birth to her son, James?

4. Who publicly accused Dudley of interfering in state business?

5. What member of Elizabeth's court did Leicester begin to pay attention to?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who did Catherine de' Medici suggest the Queen marry in 1565?

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

4. How did Europe's political environment change upon the death of Francis II?

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

6. What factors played into the death of Amy Dudley?

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

8. How did members of the court generally feel about Robert Dudley?

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

10. Who was Henry, Duke of Anjou?

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