Lady Jane Grey part 2: Ward of Thomas Seymour

Lady Jane Grey part 2: Ward of Thomas Seymour

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The transcript details the ambitions and manipulations of Thomas Seymour, brother of the Protector of England, Edward Seymour. Thomas marries Catherine Parr and becomes involved with Elizabeth and Jane. After Catherine's death, Thomas's ambitions lead to his downfall, as he is charged with high treason and executed. Jane, affected by these events, reflects on her faith and Protestant beliefs. Her father, Henry Gray, narrowly avoids punishment despite his close ties to Thomas.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Thomas Seymour's relationship to Edward Seymour?

His older brother

His younger brother

His cousin

His father

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Jane asked to be the lead mourner at Catherine Parr's funeral?

She was a close friend of Catherine

She was Catherine's daughter

She was Thomas Seymour's ward

She was the oldest in the household

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of Catherine Parr's funeral service?

It was attended by the King

It was held in Latin

It was the first Protestant funeral for a former royal queen

It was the first Catholic funeral for a royal

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What rumors surrounded Thomas Seymour after Catherine Parr's death?

He was going to adopt more wards

He planned to leave England

He wanted to marry Princess Mary

He was going to become a monk

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who exposed Thomas Seymour's plans to marry Princess Elizabeth?

Henry Gray

Jane

Sir William Sharington

Edward Seymour

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome for Thomas Seymour after his treasonous actions were revealed?

He was pardoned

He was imprisoned for life

He was beheaded

He was exiled

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Jane's experiences influence her religious beliefs?

She deepened her Protestant faith

She abandoned religion

She converted to Judaism

She became more Catholic