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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17, Little Children Like Angels.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Henry VIII's death, who ascended the throne?
(a) Edward.
(b) Mary.
(c) No one.
(d) Elizabeth.

2. According to Weir, what could John Dudley, Earl of Warwick and Duke of Northumberland, have done with the king's body to avoid an autopsy?
(a) Buried it.
(b) Burned it.
(c) Switched it.
(d) Hid it.

3. How did Elizabeth feel about her guardian when she was placed under house arrest?
(a) She resented him.
(b) She loved him.
(c) She appreciated him.
(d) She feared him.

4. What did Thomas Seymour tell the Yeomen of the Guard when they arrived at the king's chamber after he and his armed men entered with a forged key?
(a) That he wanted to find the king.
(b) That he was testing the king's security.
(c) That he desired a meeting with the king.
(d) That he was protecting the king.

5. What were Jane Grey's religious beliefs?
(a) She was Lutheran.
(b) She was Protestant.
(c) She was Episcopalian.
(d) She was Catholic.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who did Thomas Seymour shoot when his armed men entered the king's chamber with a forged key?

3. The council warned Mary that opposing Jane Grey's execution would be perceived as what?

4. What act did Parliament repeal so that England could be reunited?

5. What were Philip II's motives for returning to England?

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