The Life of Elizabeth I Test | Final Test - Medium

Alison Weir (historian)
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 124 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Life of Elizabeth I Test | Final Test - Medium

Alison Weir (historian)
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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. What was the name of Leicester's illegitimate son?
(a) Robert.
(b) Patrick.
(c) Phil.
(d) Charles.

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

3. How was the feel of Elizabeth's court described?
(a) It felt like a school.
(b) It felt like an army.
(c) It felt like a choir.
(d) It felt like a family.

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

5. What secret arrangement did Essex make with Tyrone?
(a) He arranged a prisoner exchange.
(b) He arranged a banquet.
(c) He arranged a masked ball.
(d) He arranged a cease-fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who entered English territory on a sail to the Netherlands?

2. To whom did Mary Queen of Scots bequeath her claim to the English throne after her death?

3. In her speech, Elizabeth stated that though she was a woman she had the ____ and ____ of a King.

4. Who was the leader of the pro-war anti-Spanish faction at court?

5. Who led the expedition to aid Henry IV against the Catholic French and Spanish?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Elizabeth conflicted about punishing Mary?

2. How did Elizabeth cultivate the people's love?

3. What were the results of Essex's Ireland campaign?

4. Why was Norfolk's sentence commuted to beheading instead of being hanged, drawn, and quartered?

5. What was the most serious courtship of Elizabeth's reign?

6. What major changes were taking place in Elizabeth's court?

7. What did Burghley's death symbolize?

8. Why did Elizabeth decide to execute Essex?

9. Did Elizabeth accept a marriage proposal from Anjou? Explain.

10. What was courtly love?

(see the answer keys)

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