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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Spring - Summer 1555.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Elizabeth do while Mary is under siege in summer, 1553?
(a) Argued Mary's legal right to the throne.
(b) Feigned illness.
(c) Travelled abroad.
(d) Gathered supporters for Mary.

2. Why does producing an heir weigh heavily on Mary in 1553?
(a) Her husband has begun to suffer from a mysterious disease.
(b) Hannah has had a vision of Mary dying alone.
(c) Without an heir the public will not support her.
(d) Mary has grown disenchanted with Elizabeth.

3. What does Elizabeth fear about returning to London in 1554?
(a) That it will result in her death.
(b) That there is plague in the city.
(c) That she will be forced to take on more responsibilty at court.
(d) That the courtiers will not welcome her.

4. What does Mary no longer demand of Elizabeth as of spring, 1555?
(a) Her understanding.
(b) Her respect.
(c) Her love.
(d) Her confession.

5. What does Hannah learn about Queen Mary during her stay with Elizabeth in 1555?
(a) That her pregnancy is progressing.
(b) That she will be moving her court to Spain in the spring.
(c) That she has forgiven Elizabeth.
(d) That she is ill.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is most of the English army not able to be raised in winter, 1554?

2. What does Elizabeth procrastinate about in the winter of 1554?

3. When does Hannah like to go horse-riding in the spring of 1555?

4. After King Edward's death, who is installed on the throne?

5. What does Mary fear besides marriage in 1553?

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