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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Most Unstable Man in England.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the Earl of Hertford believe he should be the Lord Protector of England after Henry VIII's death?
(a) Because he had the most experience.
(b) Because he was the king's uncle.
(c) Because he had the people's confidence.
(d) Because he was a meglomaniac.

2. On what grounds did Henry divorce Katherine of Aragon?
(a) The grounds that their marriage was loveless.
(b) The grounds that their marriage was faithless.
(c) The grounds that their marriage was incestuous.
(d) The grounds that their marriage was worthless.

3. How much money did Sir William Sharington give to Thomas Seymour to pay his mercenaries?
(a) 100,000 pounds.
(b) 1,000 pounds.
(c) 10,000 pounds.
(d) 1000,000 pounds.

4. Who were Jane Grey's parents?
(a) Henry VIII and Frances Brandon.
(b) Henry Grey and Mary Tudor.
(c) Henry Grey and Frances Brandon.
(d) Henry VIII and Mary Tudor.

5. Why did the council of regents assume control after Henry VIII died?
(a) Because Prince Edward was not of age.
(b) Because the queen decreed it.
(c) Because the people revolted.
(d) Because they won the majority vote.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Jane Grey prefer to dress, in contrast to her parents wishes?

2. In addition to Charles V, who did Mary rely on for advice and protection?

3. What was the date that Thomas Seymour and his armed men entered the King's chamber with a forged key?

4. Who bore Edward, Henry VIII's son?

5. What was the name of Henry VIII's second wife?

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