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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. At what age was James VI declared old enough to rule Scotland?
(a) 21.
(b) 12.
(c) 15.
(d) 51.

2. Where did Elizabeth deliver her famous speech to the troops?
(a) London.
(b) Galway.
(c) Whitehall.
(d) Tilbury.

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

4. Though generally healthy throughout her life, to what did Elizabeth sometimes succumb?
(a) Heartburn and fever.
(b) Panic attacks and headaches.
(c) Allergies and sneezing.
(d) Stomach flu and digestive problems.

5. Who did Leicester choose to lavish his affections on after Douglas Howard?
(a) Katherine Howard.
(b) Katherine Parr.
(c) Lettice Knollys.
(d) Anne Boleyn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why weren't there many women at Elizabeth's court?

2. Who was Hugh O'Neill?

3. Why did Elizabeth avoid the homes of her childhood?

4. Who succeeded to the French throne after the Duke of Anjou's death?

5. What natural occurrence aided the English ships in the defeat of the Armada?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Gloriana?

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

3. Why did Elizabeth decide to execute Essex?

4. Why may Leicester have married Lettice Knollys?

5. Why, ultimately, did Elizabeth decide against marrying Alencon?

6. Why did the Queen's Ladies wear black and white?

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

8. What Protestant country wanted Elizabeth to be its Queen as well?

9. What was courtly love?

10. Why was Mary, finally, beheaded?

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