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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, The Spanish Marriage.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Philip of Spain perceived as Queen Mary's husband?
(a) Old and feeble.
(b) Young and attractive.
(c) Old and distinguished.
(d) Young and homely.

2. Who did Thomas Seymour shoot when his armed men entered the king's chamber with a forged key?
(a) The king's mistress.
(b) The king.
(c) The king's cat.
(d) The king's dog.

3. What was the date that Thomas Seymour and his armed men entered the King's chamber with a forged key?
(a) January 16, 1549.
(b) January 16, 1548.
(c) January 6, 1549.
(d) January 6, 1548.

4. What was the name of the Catholic gentleman that Mary stayed with after the king's death?
(a) James Hemingway.
(b) John Huddlestone.
(c) Jeremy Hallway.
(d) Jason Hillsdale.

5. What were two political reasons for Philip of Spain's marriage to Queen Mary?
(a) To reconcile England with Rome and produce a Catholic heir for both countries.
(b) To conquer France and produce a Catholic heir for England.
(c) To conquer France and produce a Catholic heir for both countries.
(d) To reconcile England with Rome and produce a Catholic heir for Spain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who interrogated Elizabeth after Thomas Seymour was taken to the Tower?

2. How many courtiers attended the public bedding ceremony between Mary and Philip of Spain?

3. How does Weir characterize Guilford Dudley?

4. What did Kat Ashley tell Thomas Parry about Thomas Seymour that he will later reveal to the treason inquisition?

5. What was Elizabeth's response to John Dudley, Earl of Warwick and Duke of Northumberland's bribe to have her relinquish her claim to the throne?

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