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HBO's "Elizabeth I" Part 1 of 4 Quiz

HBO's version was most certainly more graphic than the BBC's version or the silver screen version but I love it nonetheless. Test your knowledge of the series.

A multiple-choice quiz by valjoedg. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
valjoedg

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
333,543

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
171

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What was the doctor's name in the opening who was examining the Queen? Hint

Antonio

Garcia

Garza

Lopez

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Question 2 of 10

2. What did Walsingham call Mary, Queen of Scots? Hint

Mary the Queen

Queen Mary

So-called Queen of Scots

Mary Stuart

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who kept the would-be assassin from Elizabeth? Hint

Lord Burghley

Essex

Walsingham

Leicester

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Question 4 of 10

4. According to Leicester, who in his family were traitors? Hint

Father and brother

Grandfather and sister

Father and grandfather

Brother and sister

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was met outside the palace near the water? Hint

Catherine de Medici

Anjou

Simier

Queen Elizabeth

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Question 6 of 10

6. The would-be assassin, Gilbert Gifford, became a spy working for the Crown. Who was he talking to in an inn/bar? Hint

King James VI of Scotland

Ballard and Mary Stuart

Babington and Ballard

Mary Stuart and One of her Ladies

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where was Anjou when he made his first appearance? Hint

On a boat

The Privy Chamber

The Queen's bedchamber

Parliament

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Question 8 of 10

8. What religion was Anjou? Hint

Protestant

Lutheran

Catholic

Atheist

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was against the marriage with Anjou? Hint

Burghley

Walsingham

Leicester

No one

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the punishment for the author of the pamphlet that spoke out against the Anjou marriage? Hint

Lost a hand

Fined

Death

Lost a leg

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the doctor's name in the opening who was examining the Queen?

Answer: Lopez

In order for the negotiations for the marriage of the Queen and Anjou to move forward the Queen was examined to prove that she could have children. The doctor told her, "All is as it should be, ma'am." Dr. Lopez told Walsingham and Burghley that she was "virgo intacto", meaning that she was a virgin.

2. What did Walsingham call Mary, Queen of Scots?

Answer: So-called Queen of Scots

Walsingham certainly didn't like Mary Stuart. He kept begging the Queen to do something about the "so-called Queen of Scots". She refused, saying "This is our cousin, Walsingham."

Mary Stuart had abdicated her Scottish crown and possibly had something to do with the murder of her second husband. She also married the possible murderer of her second husband.

3. Who kept the would-be assassin from Elizabeth?

Answer: Leicester

Elizabeth and her court were walking about the gardens when the would-be assassin attacked. Despite his participation in the plot to put Lady Jane Grey on the throne, Elizabeth loved Leicester nonetheless. She kept Leicester close to her for the rest of his life despite a gap of banishment later on.

4. According to Leicester, who in his family were traitors?

Answer: Father and grandfather

Elizabeth visited Leicester in his apartments when Lady Essex and her son, the Earl of Essex came to visit. Elizabeth commented on the portraits of his ancestors on his wall and said that they were all traitors. He replied, "Only my father and grandfather, ma'am. The present generation is completely devoid of all treason."

5. Who was met outside the palace near the water?

Answer: Simier

Elizabeth and her entire court waited outside the palace waiting for the Duke of Anjou. Instead, Anjou's assistant, Simier, came with other members of Anjou's staff bearing the Queen some gifts.

6. The would-be assassin, Gilbert Gifford, became a spy working for the Crown. Who was he talking to in an inn/bar?

Answer: Babington and Ballard

In exchange for his life, Gilbert Gifford offered to become a spy under Sir Francis Walsingham's direction. He was acting as a spy with Sir Antony Babington and Father John Ballard.

7. Where was Anjou when he made his first appearance?

Answer: On a boat

Anjou came to England in disguise and hid with a fake beard aboard the barge with the Queen. Elizabeth was delighted with the game of guessing who was Anjou.

8. What religion was Anjou?

Answer: Catholic

Although he was a Catholic, Anjou sympathized with the Protestants but because of his status as the heir to France's throne, he wouldn't convert. Had he not been the heir, he might have converted to Elizabeth's faith.

9. Who was against the marriage with Anjou?

Answer: Leicester

Burghley and Walsingham wanted the succession settled with the Queen's marriage to Anjou but Leicester was against it from the beginning. He pointed out all the flaws against the marriage and never once pointed out the benefits of the marriage.

10. What was the punishment for the author of the pamphlet that spoke out against the Anjou marriage?

Answer: Lost a hand

Leicester found the pamphlet and brought it to the Queen's attention during her private time with Anjou. The author of the pamphlet lost his hand and he held it up saying, "I have here the hand of a true Englishman!" He then fainted from the blood loss.

Source: Author valjoedg

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