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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Pining Away.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the rumor circulating about Elizabeth's illness that Weir said there was no truth to?
(a) That she had a sexually transmitted disease.
(b) That she had a miscarriage.
(c) That she was not ill.
(d) That she attempted suicide.

2. What did Kat Ashley tell Thomas Parry about Thomas Seymour that he will later reveal to the treason inquisition?
(a) That he and Katherine Parr were having an affair.
(b) That he and Elizabeth were having an affair.
(c) That he and Mary were having an affair.
(d) That he and Lady Jane Grey were having an affair.

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

4. What did the public believe about Edward Seymour, the Duke of Somerset's actions regarding his brother Thomas's death?
(a) That it was an accident.
(b) That it was an act of fratricide.
(c) That it was an act of self-defence.
(d) That it was for the greater good.

5. How old was Katherine Parr when she became pregnant with her first child?
(a) 28.
(b) 42.
(c) 36.
(d) 19.

Short Answer Questions

1. In addition to declaring that the Book of Common Prayer be used in all church services, what other decree did this Act of Uniformity declare?

2. Why was it fashionable for courtiers to pursue arts and literature and not sports and tournaments when Edward VI reigned?

3. Who did Thomas Seymour secretly marry in an attempt to gain leverage over his brother, the Duke of Somerset?

4. Why was Edward VI reluctant to sign Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset's death warrant?

5. What skill did Elizabeth posses that she was praised for, according to Weir?

(see the answer key)

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