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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 Amy Dudley's death affect her husband?

2. Who was Mary Queen of Scots' adviser?

3. Who was Henry, Duke of Anjou?

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

5. Who was the younger brother of Elizabeth I?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Mary Queen on Scots a threat to Elizabeth I?

2. Who was suspected in his murder?

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

4. Why was Elizabeth so sensitive about the succession?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who was Mary Queen of Scots? What were her claims to the English throne? How did she pose a threat to Elizabeth? Explain Mary's downfall in Scotland and subsequent behavior toward Elizabeth. Why did Elizabeth have such difficulty punishing the wayward Queen? Where did Mary live after fleeing Scotland? How did she further incriminate herself? Ultimately, what scheme led to her death?

Essay Topic 2

Lord Darnley's murder of Rizzio was the beginning of the end for him. Compile a crime report of Rizzio's murder. Include evidence on Lord Darnley's subsequent murder. Were the two events related at all? Why or why not? What role did Mary Queen of Scots have to play in the murders? Why had Elizabeth initially allowed Darnley to go to Scotland?

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Essex. Though at one time he was poised to become the greatest power in England, what was his downfall? Why did the Queen give him so many chances? What specific instances were key in his fate? Be sure to refer back to the text to support your examination.

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