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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was involved in the plot against Elizabeth I in 1594?
(a) Her bookkeeper.
(b) Her cook.
(c) Her lady in waiting.
(d) Her physician.

2. What event prompted the British to send troops to the Netherlands?
(a) The death of Mary Queen of Scots.
(b) A massacre.
(c) The death of the Prince of Orange.
(d) The capture of James.

3. Who did Elizabeth I hope to negotiate peace with?
(a) The Duke of Parma and Philip.
(b) No one.
(c) Philip.
(d) The Pope.

4. Who ordered the massacre of Protestants in France in 1572?
(a) Catherine de Medici.
(b) Marie Francoise.
(c) The Pope.
(d) Marie D'Albert.

5. When did Elizabeth I give Francis Drake permission to attack Spanish ships?
(a) 1588.
(b) 1589.
(c) 1587.
(d) 1586.

6. When was Elizabeth I excommunicated?
(a) 1569.
(b) 1571.
(c) 1568.
(d) 1570.

7. Why did Elizabeth I often change residences?
(a) Because of the threat of rebellions.
(b) Because of the demand on the food supply.
(c) Because of the stench of the court.
(d) Because of boredom.

8. When did Darnley die according to Chapter 7?
(a) January 1567.
(b) April 1567.
(c) February 1567.
(d) March 1567.

9. What massacre did Elizabeth l learn about in 1572?
(a) Rose Massacre.
(b) Valentine's Day Massacre.
(c) St. Brice's Day Massacre.
(d) St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre.

10. How many castles did Elizabeth I have?
(a) 10.
(b) 60.
(c) 70.
(d) 80.

11. How did Darnley die?
(a) His house caught fire.
(b) He was shot.
(c) He was executed.
(d) His house exploded.

12. Who took control of Scotland?
(a) No one.
(b) Mary's supporters.
(c) Moray's supporters.
(d) James' supporters.

13. Where did Philip accept Protestantism?
(a) Netherlands.
(b) Portugal.
(c) Italy.
(d) Spain.

14. How many Catholics were executed during Elizabeth I's reign?
(a) 583.
(b) 283.
(c) 183.
(d) 383.

15. When did Archbishop Parker die?
(a) June 1575.
(b) April 1575.
(c) May 1575.
(d) July 1575.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who founded a seminary in 1568?

2. What was the Queen's largest palace?

3. Who did Elizabeth I send Mary to after the Scottish announcement that they had proof of Mary's involvement in the murder plot?

4. What honor did Elizabeth sparingly hand out according to Chapter 10?

5. Who did Leicester marry in 1578?

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