Bloody Mary Trivia Quiz

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Answer: Elizabeth, her sister

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

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."