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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. How did the Queen publicly humiliate Robert Dudley?

2. Why may Cecil have killed Amy Dudley?

3. To what did Mary Queen of Scots think she was entitled?

4. Who did Catherine de'Medici propose the Queen marry in 1565?

5. What item(s) were discovered that incriminated Mary in Darnley's murder?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the strategy in Elizabeth's keeping so many suitors interested?

2. How did Elizabeth show her dominance in public?

3. How was Mary's claim to Elizabeth's throne strengthened on June 19, 1566?

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

5. Why did Elizabeth I decide to stress English nationalism?

6. Who did Catherine de' Medici suggest the Queen marry in 1565?

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

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

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

10. Who was suspected in his murder?

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

Examine the quotations and speeches given by Elizabeth. According to these words--straight out of her mouth--how did she feel about being a monarch? Did she consider it a burden? A blessing? Destiny? Happenstance? Use specific quotations to build and support your theory.

Essay Topic 3

Who was Lady Amy Dudley? Who was her husband? How did Amy Dudley meet her end? Was her death the result of a political power struggle? How did Amy Dudley's death affect Robert Dudley's standing at court? With the Queen? Explain the author's theory on the sequence of events. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

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