Lady Jane Grey part 2: Ward of Thomas Seymour

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.

What was Thomas Seymour's relationship to Edward Seymour?

• His older brother

• His younger brother

• His cousin

• His father

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

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

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

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

• Henry Gray

• Jane

• Sir William Sharington

• Edward Seymour

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

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