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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Keeping the Faith.

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 people's confidence.
(b) Because he was a meglomaniac.
(c) Because he had the most experience.
(d) Because he was the king's uncle.

2. What did Thomas Seymour's allies warn him against?
(a) Attempting a coup.
(b) Not attempting a coup.
(c) Blackmailing the king.
(d) Not blackmailing the king.

3. Which queen did Henry VIII annul his marriage to after only six months?
(a) Anne of Cleves.
(b) Katherine Howard.
(c) Anne Boleyn.
(d) Katherine Parr.

4. How old was Edward VI when John Dudley, Earl of Warwick, invited him to attend council meetings?
(a) Ten.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Eleven.
(d) Thirteen.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was John Dudley, Earl of Warwick's goal when he marched on Hampton Court?

2. According to Weir, _________was invited back to the household after Elizabeth was restored to favor to share her intellectual pursuits.

3. What was the penalty for being a heretic in Tudor England?

4. What was the name of Henry VIII's final wife, who encouraged him to reinstate Mary in succession?

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

(see the answer key)

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