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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6 Presumptions of Evil and Dishonourable and Naughty Reports.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Elizabeth's nickname for William Cecil, her Secretary of State?
(a) Gypsy.
(b) Spirit.
(c) Book.
(d) Pen.

2. Who publicly accused Dudley of interfering in state business?
(a) The Queen.
(b) Mary of Guise.
(c) Roger Ascham.
(d) Norfolk.

3. What religion did Elizabeth I practice?
(a) Hinduism.
(b) Catholicism.
(c) Protestantism.
(d) Buddhism.

4. On what day was Elizabeth's coronation ceremony?
(a) Sunday, January 15.
(b) Wednesday, April 17.
(c) Friday, September 2.
(d) Saturday, June 30.

5. What reason did the Queen give in her refusal of Erik of Sweden?
(a) She promised herself to Robert Dudley.
(b) She had only weeks to live because of illness.
(c) She was offended that he did not speak English.
(d) She was disinclined to marry, especially someone who would be absent from the country.

Short Answer Questions

1. What, the author theorizes, may have been part of Robin's allure for the Queen?

2. Who does Elizabeth I succeed?

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

4. Why did Edward VI perish in 1553?

5. How did Elizabeth's marriage games ultimately help England?

(see the answer key)

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