Kenilworth Castle Quiz

Who was the original Norman noble that King Henry I gave Kenilworth Castle to?

• Simon de Montfort

• Geoffrey de Clinton

• Edmund, Earl of Lancaster

• Robert Dudley

What was the main defensive feature added to Kenilworth Castle by King John?

• A fortified dam called the Mere

• A large stone wall

• A deep moat

• Siege towers

During the Second Barons' War, what did the garrison of Kenilworth Castle do when they were besieged?

• They surrendered after two days

• They repelled the attackers for six months

• They escaped through a secret passage

• They negotiated a peaceful surrender

What major event involving John Dudley occurred in 1553?

• He was granted Kenilworth Castle

• He was executed for treason

• He became King of England

• He married Queen Elizabeth I

How much is reputed to have been spent by Robert Dudley on Queen Elizabeth I's final visit to Kenilworth Castle in 1575?

• £1000 per day

• £500 per day

• £1500 per day

• £2000 per day

What was Kenilworth Castle known as during the English Civil War?

• A parliamentary base

• A royalist stronghold

• A commoner's refuge

• A neutral zone

What happened to Kenilworth Castle by 1821?

• It was renovated

• It was expanded

• It was destroyed

• It was described as being in 'ruins'

What does the word "lavished" mean according to the vocab list?

• Took

• Gave

• Stole

• Bought

Which term refers to a "victorious capture/romantic relationship" as per the vocab list?

• Conquest

• Siege

• Barricade

• Rebellion

What does the term "formidable" mean according to the vocab list?

• Weak

• Impressive

• Friendly

• Insignificant