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

2. Did Elizabeth actually accept Anjou's proposal of marriage?
(a) Yes, but changed her mind two days later.
(b) No, she refused to see him.
(c) Yes, but he died before they could wed.
(d) No, she never even met him.

3. Who was Roberto Ridolfi?
(a) He was a papal agent who wanted Mary Queen of Scots on the English throne.
(b) He was Catherine de'Medici's ambassador.
(c) He was Norfolk's secretary.
(d) He was almost assuredly Elizabeth's lover.

4. Who was assisting Mary Queen of Scots in a bid for the English throne?
(a) Philip of Spain.
(b) The Archduke Ferdinand.
(c) Rob Roy of Ireland.
(d) Erik of Sweden.

5. How was Essex executed?
(a) He was hanged.
(b) He was beheaded.
(c) He was drowned.
(d) He was drawn and quartered.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Leicester secretly marry so he could have a legitimate heir?

2. Of what religious persuasion was Henry III?

3. What did Puritans desire from Elizabeth?

4. Why did Elizabeth make a trip to the Tower before her coronation?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the Queen avoid residences from her childhood?

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

3. How was Elizabeth's health throughout her reign?

4. Why was Elizabeth conflicted about punishing Mary?

5. What was courtly love?

6. Why did Essex's coup fail?

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

8. What was the Treaty of Blois?

9. Who started the youth movement in England and why?

10. What were all English subjects required to do, or they would incur a fine?

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