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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 Elizabeth stave off the dangers from Catholics abroad?

2. Who was Mary Queen of Scots' adviser?

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

4. Why wouldn't Elizabeth I name a successor?

5. How was Lady Jane Grey related to Elizabeth?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. During her coronation service, to whom was Elizabeth symbolically married?

3. How did Elizabeth show her dominance in public?

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

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

6. How did Lord Darnley die?

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

8. Who was Henry, Duke of Anjou?

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

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

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

The Queen went on many long progresses throughout her kingdom. Why did she take these long trips? What did they help her accomplish politically? Financially? Allegorically? Was it an honor for a nobleman to receive the Queen? Why or why not? What were some of Elizabeth's favorite places to visit?

Essay Topic 3

How did people in Elizabeth's time feel about women rulers? What was the overall opinion of women in general? Did Elizabeth or her councillors appear to share that opinion? Why or why not? Did Elizabeth consider her femaleness a hindrance? When, during her reign, was being a woman advantageous? Were any prejudiced toward women overturned by the end of her reign?

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