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

2. In her portraits, Elizabeth wanted the myth of the Virgin Queen to take precedence over what?

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

4. Why was the Tudor court nomadic?

5. How many dresses did Elizabeth own?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was involved in the Catholic plot to take Elizabeth's throne?

2. Why may Leicester have married Lettice Knollys?

3. What was the English Enterprise?

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

5. Why was Norfolk's sentence commuted to beheading instead of being hanged, drawn, and quartered?

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

7. How did Elizabeth cultivate the people's love?

8. What was the Treaty of Blois?

9. What was the biggest factor in England's defeat of the Spanish Armada?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Elizabeth's childhood. Who were her parents? How did her mother's end affect her throughout her life? What were her relationships with her siblings? How did these relationships continue to affect her adult life? What effect did her past experiences have on her willingness to marry?

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