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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was it dangerous for Mary to remain in England?

2. When did Mary Queen of Scots give birth to her son, James?

3. What religion did Elizabeth I practice?

4. How long did Elizabeth reign?

5. Of what new religious movement was Elizabeth I tolerant?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Henry, Duke of Anjou?

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

3. What were the Casket Letters?

4. How did Elizabeth show her dominance in public?

5. How could Elizabeth's childhood have played into her adult refusals to marry?

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

7. Why was Elizabeth so sensitive about the succession?

8. According to the author, did the Queen have a physical relationship with Robert Dudley? Why or why not?

9. What happened to Mary Queen of Scots secretary, Rizzio?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the differences between Elizabeth I and Mary I. How did they differ in the stance on religion? What examples can you give about their individual reigns? How did they differ in personality? Which sister was the more fit ruler of England? Why? Support your argument with examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Elizabeth's childhood. Who were her parents? How did her mother's end affect her throughout her life? What were her relationships with her siblings? How did these relationships continue to affect her adult life? What effect did her past experiences have on her willingness to marry?

Essay Topic 3

Why was Elizabeth so reluctant to choose a successor? What did she fear would happen? Was she right to wait so long to name someone? Why or why not? How different would her reign have been had she chose a successor? If she had married and had children? Use what you have learned about aspects of Elizabeth's personality to support your theory.

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