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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. How was Lady Jane Grey related to Elizabeth?
(a) She was her mother.
(b) She was her sister.
(c) She was her cousin.
(d) She was her aunt.

2. When did Mary Queen of Scots give birth to her son, James?
(a) June 19, 1555.
(b) June 19, 1577.
(c) June 19, 1566.
(d) June 19, 1544.

3. The Treaty of Bristol allied what two countries?
(a) England and France.
(b) France and Spain.
(c) Spain and Sweden.
(d) England and Spain.

4. Why did Elizabeth want Mary restored to the throne of Scotland?
(a) It was dangerous for Elizabeth for an anointed sovereign to be disposed.
(b) She hated Mary and did not want her in England.
(c) She had her heart set on Mary wedding Leicester.
(d) She needed Lord Darnley on her council.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom did Mary Queen of Scots bequeath her claim to the English throne after her death?

2. Who was the younger brother of Elizabeth I?

3. What was Elizabeth's nickname?

4. What religion did Elizabeth I practice?

5. Who wrote The Fairie Queen?

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