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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. What was John Dudley, Earl of Warwick's goal when he marched on Hampton Court?
(a) To take over Parliament.
(b) To incite an uprising against the king.
(c) To take over the Lord Protector's position.
(d) To kidnap Elizabeth.

2. What was Sir William Sharington's title at the Bristol Mint?
(a) President.
(b) Vice Treasurer.
(c) Vice President.
(d) Treasurer.

3. What did Thomas Seymour blackmail Sir William Sharington for?
(a) For blackmailing the king.
(b) For consorting with the king.
(c) For spying on the king.
(d) For defrauding the king.

4. What was Thomas Seymour's motive for entering the king's chamber with a forged key?
(a) To kill him.
(b) To kidnap him.
(c) To steal from him.
(d) To torture him.

5. How did Jane Grey prefer to dress, in contrast to her parents wishes?
(a) She preferred expensive fabrics.
(b) She preferred simple dresses.
(c) She preferred boy's attire.
(d) She preferred night frocks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Henry and Katherine of Aragon's daughter?

2. What did Mary press the Edward Seymour, the Duke of Somerset, to grant her until Edward came of age?

3. What years did Henry VIII rule England?

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

5. What did the public believe about Edward Seymour, the Duke of Somerset's actions regarding his brother Thomas's death?

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