Karen Harper's Elizabeth I Mysteries

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1. What is the name of the group that helps Elizabeth solve her mysteries? Mystery Team Privy Plot Team Mystery Council Privy Plot Council

2. During "The Tidal Poole," Elizabeth I discovers that Meg Milligrew's name is not really Meg. What was her real name? Answer: (Two Words, or just first name)

3. Another character with a fake name is Ned Topside, another friend of Elizabeth's. What is his real name? Answer: (Two Words, or just first name)

4. Who is the first person to die in the entire series? Henry Carey Ben Wilton Mary Boleyn Will Benton

5. The murderer always dies at the end during a one-on-one battle with Elizabeth I (in the first seven books). True False

6. The murder victims are always made-up people. True False

7. Ned Topside is distrustful of this actor, who joins the Queen's service in "The Queene's Christmas." Giles Chatam Giles Cheatum Guilford Chatam Guilford Cheatum

8. Early on a love triangle developed between three of the main characters. Who were involved? Elizabeth, Ned, Jenks Ned, Jenks, Meg Elizabeth, Ned, Meg Jenks, Meg, Elizabeth

9. In "The Queene's Christmas," one of the murderer's main targets is Robert Dudley. At one point, he is discovered tied up in his room and dressed up as what animal? Chicken Partridge Turkey Peacock

10. In "The Tidal Poole," Elizabeth and her friends meet a new character: a mute, agile boy who had a career as a criminal. Who was this boy? Gary Sharpe Gil Sharpe Garret Shawn Gil Shawn

11. Desma Ormonde ("The Poyson Garden") harbored hatred for what noble family? The Seymours The Boleyns The Percys The Butlers

12. Meg is an expert on what? Horse riding Herbs Acting Literature

13. What is the name of the girl who Elizabeth hired to watch Kat Ashley in "The Fyre Mirror"? Fauna Floris Felicia Francesca

14. Which is NOT one of the names the girl lute player in "The Twylight Tower" uses? Heather Harrington Franklin Dove Felicia Dove Hester Harrington

15. Elizabeth tells her mystery-solving friends to call her "Bess." True False

16. Meg had been married before she lost her memory. True False

17. Before Jenks entered Elizabeth's service, he had worked for another noble. Who was this courtier? Thomas Seymour Jack St. Maur Edward Seymour Thomas Wyatt the Younger

18. What character narrowly escaped death by hanging at the end of "The Tidal Poole"? Bette Sharpe Bella Sharpe Betty Sharpe Beatrice Sharpe

19. What insect is Elizabeth I deathly afraid of? Answer: (One Word)

20. In "The Tidal Poole," which inventor/alchemist/doctor amazes Elizabeth with his technology, such as near-invisible wires to help you "fly"? John Dee John Deer James Dee James Deer

21. The main conflict of "The Thorne Maze" takes place in a maze (as you might have guessed). But what type of maze is it? Corn Maze Water Maze Maze of Rose Bushes Maze of Stone

22. Why is Meg banished from court? She impersonated the Queen The Queen found her kissing Jenks She insulted the Queen The Queen found her kissing Ned

23. The effigy Elizabeth found in her litter in "The Queene's Cure" was not actually a model of her. What cousin of hers was it actually based on? Katherine Grey Lettice Knollys Jane Grey Catherine Carey

24. Gilberto is sent to what country to improve his drawing? Italy Spain France Germany

25. Who are the parents of Elizabeth I? Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII Anne Boleyn and Mark Smeaton Mary Boleyn and Henry VIII Mary Boleyn and Mark Smeaton