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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 did Elizabeth renew her marriage negotiations with Erik of Sweden?
(a) He finally learned English.
(b) She missed his letters and his company.
(c) He sent her a beautiful gift that completely enchanted her.
(d) She did not want him to transfer his proposal to Mary Queen of Scots.

2. Who was Elizabeth's childhood teacher?
(a) Edward Courtenay.
(b) Sir Robert Dudley.
(c) Thomas Parry.
(d) Roger Ascham

3. Which monarch ordered the most religion-related executions during his/her reign?
(a) Edward VI.
(b) Mary I.
(c) Elizabeth I.
(d) Mary, Queen of Scots.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Elizabeth I succeed?

2. With whom may Elizabeth I have been in love?

3. How was Lady Jane Grey related to Elizabeth?

4. Why did Queen Elizabeth refuse de' Medici's match for her?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What were some of the reasons that the Queen reveled in her relationship with Robert Dudley?

2. Who was Henry, Duke of Anjou?

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

4. What is Alison Weir's point of view on the reign of Elizabeth I?

5. How was Mary's claim to Elizabeth's throne strengthened on June 19, 1566?

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

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

8. How did Amy Dudley's death affect her husband, Robert?

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

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

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