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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the spring of 1553, how old is Arthur Grey, the man Mary is to be betrothed to?

2. When does Katherine receive a message that her mother is terribly ill and not likely to live many days?

3. In July 1553, how often does Guildford visit Jane at Chelsea?

4. At the beginning of Book II, how long has Katherine been married?

5. Who is the only one who has never beaten Jane?

Short Essay Questions

1. What relationship seems to be between Queen Elizabeth and Robert Dudley in the summer of 1559?

2. What is the family's country estate like at Bradgate?

3. What does Ned think he and Katherine should do when they do not get permission to marry?

4. Why is Jane's mother furious when King Edward names his heir?

5. How is Frances Grey celebrated in death?

6. Why does Edward Seymour, the Duke of Somerset visit Jane's family?

7. One afternoon why does Mary Sidney come for Jane?

8. What does Frances Grey achieve for herself and her daughters by the summer of 1554?

9. Why is it a problem that there be a Tudor son to succeed King Edward?

10. Why is it a good thing that Jane did not set her heart on marrying Ned Seymour?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After Jane is forced to take the throne, she and others are accused of treason. Who is accused of treason after Jane takes the throne? Should Jane have been accused and beheaded for treason?

Essay Topic 2

Queen Elizabeth had a love affair with Robert Dudley. How would you describe the relationship between Queen Elizabeth and Robert Dudley? Why does scandal make it impossible for them to marry?

Essay Topic 3

Katherine becomes friends with Janey Seymour. How do Katherine and Janey become friends? What type of relationship do they have? Why does Janey’s death devastate Katherine?

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