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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 and 12 A Dangerous Person and A Vain Crack of Words.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who really controlled the French throne after the King's death?
(a) The Archduke Ferdinand.
(b) Elizabeth I.
(c) Erik of Sweden.
(d) Catherine de' Medici.

2. At what age was Mary Stewart widowed?
(a) Twenty-five.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Thirty.

3. In Chapter 4, who was the Queen's favorite person at court?
(a) Mary, Queen of Scots.
(b) Catherine de'Medici.
(c) Robert Dudley.
(d) William Cecil.

4. Who succeeded King Francis II?
(a) Charles IX.
(b) Philip II.
(c) Elizabeth I.
(d) Erik of Sweden.

5. Why did Elizabeth allow Darnley to escape to Scotland?
(a) She knew he was unfit to rule and would put Mary more firmly into her hands.
(b) She was angry at Norfolk and wanted to talk Mary out of his hands.
(c) She loved him and only wanted him to be happy.
(d) She knew Cecil was against the match and wanted to defy him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Elizabeth I succeed?

2. How did Lord Darnley perish?

3. How did Elizabeth stave off the dangers from Catholics abroad?

4. What was Mary Queen of Scots' main condition if she were to marry Leicester?

5. Why wouldn't Elizabeth I name a successor?

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