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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Autumn 1555 - Spring 1556.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Mary's advisors tell her to do at the end of 1553?
(a) Have Elizabeth assasinated.
(b) Call on her European allies to send their armies to defend her.
(c) Expand the English navy with a fleet of 400 new ships.
(d) Flee.

2. What does the Queen reiterate to Elizabeth in autumn, 1554?
(a) That she will release Elizabeth if she confesses.
(b) That Elizabeth is never to return to London.
(c) That if England goes to war it is Elizabeth's fault.
(d) That Elizabeth will be Mary's successor.

3. Where is Mary married?
(a) St. Paul's Cathedral.
(b) Westminster Abbey.
(c) Winchester Cathedral.
(d) St. James' Palace.

4. How does Elizabeth react to the executions of heretics in 1555?
(a) She agrees that it is the right thing to do.
(b) She is enraged.
(c) She is confused.
(d) She feels responsible.

5. Why does Elizabeth no longer fear her sister as of spring, 1555?
(a) She is protected by King Philip.
(b) She will soon be moving abroad.
(c) She knows Mary hasn't got long to live.
(d) She has the support of the English people.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many marriages are scheduled at court in spring, 1553?

2. What does Mary hope to do by marrying Philip?

3. What will happen if Queen Mary has a daughter?

4. Who does Hannah receive a letter from in March of 1554?

5. What is done to punish rebel soldiers in winter, 1554?

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