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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. When Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset, was beheaded, what did the crowds do?
(a) Wave white flags.
(b) Dip handkerchiefs in his blood.
(c) Sing songs of revolution.
(d) Carry torches to the castle.

2. What was the motto Elizabeth adopted from Lady Tyrwhit, after Thomas Seymour's death?
(a) Faithful Forever.
(b) The Lord is my light.
(c) Evil to him who evil thinks.
(d) Be Always One.

3. What was Francis van der Delft planning before he was recalled home because of ill health?
(a) Elizabeth's escape.
(b) Elizabeth's marriage.
(c) Mary's escape.
(d) Mary's marriage.

4. Why was religious conflict imminent after King Edward VI ascended the throne?
(a) Because Elizabeth was a devout Protestant and her sister Mary a devout Catholic.
(b) Because Mary was a devout Protestant and her sister Elizabeth a devout Catholic.
(c) Because King Edward VI was a devout Protestant and his sister Mary a devout Catholic.
(d) Because King Edward VI was a devout Catholic and his sister Mary a devout Protestant.

5. Why did John Dudley, Earl of Warwick, seem virtuous even though he was greedy and corrupt?
(a) Because he wrote treatises on morality.
(b) Because he didn't drink, gamble, or incite a scandal.
(c) Because he defended the rights of the poor.
(d) Because he was devoutly religious.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what grounds did Henry divorce Katherine of Aragon?

2. Which queen did Henry VIII annul his marriage to after only six months?

3. Why did Mary imply that Edward VI was not old enough to attend council meetings, according to Weir?

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

5. What did John Dudley, Earl of Warwick and Duke of Northumberland, convince Edward VI to do before his death?

(see the answer key)

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