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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who has a medal made to commemorate the Massacre of St. Bartholomew?
(a) Queen Elizabeth.
(b) The Pope.
(c) Catherine de Medici.
(d) Mary Stuart.

2. Which of Queen Elizabeth's suitors does Sir William Cecil draw a table of the pros and cons of the potential marriage?
(a) Archduke Charles.
(b) The Earl of Leicester.
(c) King Philip of Spain.
(d) Prince Alenzon.

3. Who tries to seize Princess Mary and Princess Elizabeth after King Edward's death, proclaiming Lady Jane Grey as queen of England in place of Henry VIII's daughters?
(a) The Earl of Essex.
(b) The Duke of Northumberland.
(c) Lady Jane Grey.
(d) Sir Philip Sidney.

4. Who entertains Queen Elizabeth at his estate of Kenilworth in Chapter 18?
(a) Sir Henry Sidney.
(b) The Earl of Leicester.
(c) Lord Burleigh.
(d) The Duke of Alba.

5. Which of the following is not an entertainment provided for Queen Elizabeth during her visit to Kenilworth?
(a) A bear-baiting.
(b) Hunting a hart.
(c) Fishing.
(d) Fireworks.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2 of <i>Elizabeth the Great</i>, who appoints himself Duke of Somerset and Protector and advisor to young King Edward after King Henry VIII's death?

2. What does Queen Elizabeth do to combat Catherine de Medici's plans for Mary Stuart?

3. According to some books on heraldry of the period, what do the colors Queen Elizabeth tells Don Guzman de Silva are hers represent?

4. With what married woman and cousin of Queen Elizabeth does the Earl of Leicester have an affair?

5. What does Queen Elizabeth do with the treasure Francis Drake brings home from Spanish ships his pirates have looted?

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