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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19, 20, and 21 Between Scylla and Charbdis, Practices at Home and Abroad, and The Tragical Execution.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom did Mary Queen of Scots bequeath her claim to the English throne after her death?
(a) Phillip of Spain.
(b) James VI of Scotland.
(c) William the Conqueror.
(d) Henry of Bourbon.

2. Which English explorer blatantly sacked Spanish ships?
(a) Sir Francis Drake.
(b) The Earl of Essex.
(c) Sir Walter Raleigh.
(d) Leicester.

3. Why did Anjou return to wooing Elizabeth?
(a) He was in love with her and could not live without her.
(b) His father insisted he marry her.
(c) He needed her money for a campaign in the Netherlands.
(d) His only wish was to be King of England.

4. To whom did Elizabeth claim she was married?
(a) She was married to her people.
(b) She was married to James VI.
(c) She was married to Anjou.
(d) She was married to Leicester.

5. How long were Amy Dudley and Robert Dudley married?
(a) Five years.
(b) Fifteen years.
(c) Two years.
(d) Eight years.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Elizabeth keep up her image as she aged?

2. Why may Cecil have killed Amy Dudley?

3. Who succeeded to the French throne after the Duke of Anjou's death?

4. In her portraits, Elizabeth wanted the myth of the Virgin Queen to take precedence over what?

5. Since Amy was not welcomed at court, how did she spend her time?

(see the answer key)

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