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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. What was one of the theories of why the Queen so enjoyed the company of the person in #25?

2. How many wives did Henry VIII have throughout his lifetime?

3. What member of Elizabeth's court did Leicester begin to pay attention to?

4. Who was the younger brother of Elizabeth I?

5. How did Elizabeth officially feel about Mary Queen of Scots' marriage?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Elizabeth I feel competitive toward Mary Queen of Scots?

2. What were some of the reasons that the Queen reveled in her relationship with Robert Dudley?

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

4. How did Lord Darnley die?

5. How did Elizabeth's policies toward her people's religion differ from Mary's?

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

7. Why did Elizabeth allow Lord Darnley to go to Scotland?

8. Who was suspected in his murder?

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

10. Why was Elizabeth so sensitive about the succession?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Research Edmund Spenser's The Fairie Queen. How is Elizabeth represented in the work? Are there any other references in the text to Elizabeth? Do you think she was so well represented in literature because she was a patroness of the arts? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Elizabeth I had an extensive wardrobe and toilette. Examine her daily routine: what was a typical day for her from morning to night? What were her hobbies? What were her habits? Be sure to use information from the text to support your schedule.

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