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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What news saddens Mary in 1553?
(a) Spain has declared war on England.
(b) Edward is still ill.
(c) The King is closing down a nearby convent.
(d) Elizabeth has become a Lutheran.

2. Who is Robert Dudley's father?
(a) The Duke of Somerset.
(b) The Duke of Cornwall.
(c) The Duke of Richmond.
(d) The Duke of Northumberland.

3. Why do the country people wish for Mary to ascend to the throne?
(a) They believe she will finally end the war with France.
(b) Mary has promised to cut taxes.
(c) They believe she will bring prosperity back to England.
(d) Mary is the only royal figure whom the country people trust.

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

5. What does the country encourage Mary to do in 1553?
(a) Go to war.
(b) Reform the Church.
(c) Build a new palace.
(d) Take a husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mary go out into London in winter, 1554?

2. Why is Lord Dudley sent to the Tower in autumn, 1553?

3. What is Hannah's father's occupation?

4. What religion does Mary convert England to?

5. Why does Hannah decide to remain in London in 1554?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Mary required to do following the uprising against her in Winter 1554?

2. What news trickles in to Woodstock while Hannah is staying the winter there with Elizabeth?

3. What was the goal of the rebel army that advanced to London in winter 1553?

4. How did Hannah come to be employed in the home of the Dudley family?

5. Why does Hannah go to see Lord Dudley at the Tower?

6. Under what circumstances do Hannah and her father move to England?

7. What offer does Mary give to Elizabeth in order for Elizabeth to regain her freedom?

8. In Autumn and Winter 1553, what do Mary's advisors recommend that she do to secure her throne?

9. Where does the Duke of Northumberland send Hannah in Spring 1553? How does Hannah feel about her assignment?

10. Who does Mary decide to marry? What are Mary's feelings about marriage?

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