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

2. Why did Elizabeth want her suitors to visit England in person?
(a) She wanted to kidnap them and hold them for ransom.
(b) She would not marry someone she had not met.
(c) She was unable to travel to them because of illness.
(d) She wanted to interrogate them to make sure they were honest.

3. Who was sent to negotiate the treaty with Scotland and France?
(a) Sir William Cecil.
(b) Nicholas Throckmorton.
(c) Robert Dudley.
(d) Pope Pius IV.

4. 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 was the rightful Queen of England.
(c) She believed she was the rightful heir of Sweden.
(d) She believed she owned Ireland.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Elizabeth want Mary restored to the throne of Scotland?

2. What was the main event Elizabeth's council wanted to take place?

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

4. Who did Catherine de'Medici propose the Queen marry in 1565?

5. How did Elizabeth's marriage games ultimately help England?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How did Elizabeth show her dominance in public?

4. Who was Henry, Duke of Anjou?

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

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

7. Who was suspected in his murder?

8. How did Lord Darnley die?

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

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

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