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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. At what age was James VI declared old enough to rule Scotland?

2. Who became Elizabeth's new Master of Horse and favorite?

3. What rumor persisted about Essex's secret meeting with Tyrone?

4. What country asked Elizabeth to become its Queen?

5. How did the Duke of Norfolk die?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the Queen avoid residences from her childhood?

2. What did Burghley's death symbolize?

3. What was the Treaty of Blois?

4. What were the results of Essex's Ireland campaign?

5. Why, ultimately, did Elizabeth decide against marrying Alencon?

6. Who started the youth movement in England and why?

7. What Protestant country wanted Elizabeth to be its Queen as well?

8. Why was the Tudor court nomadic?

9. What major changes were taking place in Elizabeth's court?

10. Did Elizabeth accept a marriage proposal from Anjou? Explain.

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

How did religious strife shape Elizabeth's reign? Examine her reign from beginning to end. What major events were spearheaded by religious conflict? What were Elizabeth's opinions about religion? What church did she attend?

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