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Bloody Mary Trivia Quiz

A quiz about the most hated queen in English history.

A multiple-choice quiz by LiamR. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
LiamR

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
175,212

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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1786

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was Mary's father's nickname for her? Hint

The greatest jewel in England

His sweet angel

His dearest possession

His little pearl

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who taught Mary Spanish? Hint

Cardinal Wolsey

Juan Luis Vives

Katherine of Aragon

Sir Thomas More

3. "There are only two things: soul and body. My soul I offer to God, and my body to Your Grace's service, and so it may please you to take away my life rather than the old religion in which I desire to live and die." To whom did Mary speak these words? Hint

Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset.

Edward VI

John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland

Henry VIII

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Question 4 of 10

4. When Jane Grey was declared Queen, Mary fled to her house called Kenninghall. When an army began to assemble there, Mary decided to move to a better fortified place. Which castle was it? Hint

Dover

Framlingham

Baynard's

Fotheringhay

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Question 5 of 10

5. When Northumberland realised that Mary had triumphed over Jane, he pathetically attempted to save his own life. Where did he declare Mary queen? Hint

Exeter

London

Cambridge

York

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the Imperial ambassador when Mary became queen in 1553? Hint

Francis Van der Delft

Alvaro del Quadra

Jehan Scheyve

Simon Renard

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Question 7 of 10

7. On what date in 1554 did Mary marry Philip of Spain? Hint

25th of July

22nd of July

21st of June

1st of August

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Question 8 of 10

8. After the wedding, Philip and Mary were announced in their full titles. Which of these was NOT one of them? Hint

King and Queen of England

Archduke and Archduchess of Austria

King and Queen of Spain

Count and Countess of Tyrol

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the final version of her will, whom did Mary instruct her subjects to obey? Hint

The heirs of her body

Philip, her husband

Elizabeth, her sister

Cardinal Reginald Pole, her friend and adviser

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who is buried beside Mary in Westminster Abbey? Hint

Cardinal Reginald Pole

Katherine of Aragon

Elizabeth I

Henry VIII

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Mary's father's nickname for her?

Answer: His little pearl

There is an erroneous story that depicts Queen Jane Seymour urging Henry to call Mary back to court and calling her 'your chiefest jewel in England'. Henry reputedly pats Jane's pregnant belly and says, "Nay, Edward, Edward!" This cannot by true, however, as the particular time was far too early for Queen Jane to be pregnant with the future Edward VI.

2. Who taught Mary Spanish?

Answer: Katherine of Aragon

Katherine taught Mary Spanish in preparation for the latter's marriage to Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain (Charles later pulled out of the marriage, infuriating Henry). Vives was a Spanish humanist, and taught Mary her other subjects. More was a friend of Henry VIII's, but it is doubtful that he spent much time with Mary. Cardinal Wolsey was thoroughly English, and it is unlikely that he even spoke Spanish.

Answer: Edward VI

Mary spoke these words to Edward during the Christmas season in 1550, when he questioned her about her religion. Somerset had by this time fallen from power, and Henry VIII was dead. Northumberland was present, but Mary addressed these words to her brother. The result was that Edward crumbled and Mary was allowed to continue hearing Catholic Mass.

4. When Jane Grey was declared Queen, Mary fled to her house called Kenninghall. When an army began to assemble there, Mary decided to move to a better fortified place. Which castle was it?

Answer: Framlingham

Soon after Mary went to Framlingham, 15,000 men had arrived to fight for her. She rode up and down to inspect them, but when her horse was frightened by gunfire, she walked on foot. She had to walk several miles before she reached the end of the line.

5. When Northumberland realised that Mary had triumphed over Jane, he pathetically attempted to save his own life. Where did he declare Mary queen?

Answer: Cambridge

As he cried "God save Queen Mary", Northumberland filled his hat with gold coins and threw them into the air. Nobody was fooled and he was arrested soon after.

6. Who was the Imperial ambassador when Mary became queen in 1553?

Answer: Simon Renard

Renard was a very intelligent man, and urged Mary to execute the members of Queen Jane's regime, including Queen Jane and her husband Guilford. Mary, however, was determined to be merciful.

7. On what date in 1554 did Mary marry Philip of Spain?

Answer: 25th of July

They were married in Winchester Cathedral. Philip wore a white doublet and breeches, with a gold cloak lined with red satin. Mary was dressed all in black (charming attire for a bride! She should have taken a leaf out of Philip's book!), with a cloak to match her husband's.

8. After the wedding, Philip and Mary were announced in their full titles. Which of these was NOT one of them?

Answer: King and Queen of Spain

Philip succeeded his father as King of Spain in 1558. At the time of the wedding, he was a prince of Spain, an archduke of Austria, a prince of Sicily, a duke of Milan, Burgundy and Brabant and a count of Habsburg, Flanders and Tyrol. His father also made him King of Naples for the occasion, so he and Mary had equal rank.

9. In the final version of her will, whom did Mary instruct her subjects to obey?

Answer: Elizabeth, her sister

She signed this version of her will on 6 November 1558, only a few days before her death.

10. Who is buried beside Mary in Westminster Abbey?

Answer: Elizabeth I

An inscription at the joint tombs reads: "Consorts both in throne and grave, here rest we two sisters, Elizabeth and Mary, in the hope of one resurrection."

Source: Author LiamR

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