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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Elizabeth's childhood teacher?

2. In what year did Henry VIII die?

3. What failed movement did Northumberland and Westmoreland lead?

4. What was the nickname of Mary I?

5. Why did Elizabeth feel competitive toward Mary Queen of Scots?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Elizabeth allow Lord Darnley to go to Scotland?

2. How did Elizabeth's policies toward her people's religion differ from Mary's?

3. Why was Mary Queen on Scots a threat to Elizabeth I?

4. How did Lord Darnley die?

5. How was Mary's claim to Elizabeth's throne strengthened on June 19, 1566?

6. Why did Elizabeth I feel competitive toward Mary Queen of Scots?

7. What were the Casket Letters?

8. Who did Catherine de' Medici suggest the Queen marry in 1565?

9. How did Europe's political environment change upon the death of Francis II?

10. Why was Elizabeth cautious about her religion during the reign of Mary I?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the differences between Elizabeth I and Mary I. How did they differ in the stance on religion? What examples can you give about their individual reigns? How did they differ in personality? Which sister was the more fit ruler of England? Why? Support your argument with examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

The Queen went on many long progresses throughout her kingdom. Why did she take these long trips? What did they help her accomplish politically? Financially? Allegorically? Was it an honor for a nobleman to receive the Queen? Why or why not? What were some of Elizabeth's favorite places to visit?

Essay Topic 3

Who was Mary Queen of Scots? What were her claims to the English throne? How did she pose a threat to Elizabeth? Explain Mary's downfall in Scotland and subsequent behavior toward Elizabeth. Why did Elizabeth have such difficulty punishing the wayward Queen? Where did Mary live after fleeing Scotland? How did she further incriminate herself? Ultimately, what scheme led to her death?

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