How much do you know about this famous Tudor family? Test yourself with this fun quiz by Rebecca Larson.
Seymour Family Quiz
Correct! Historian Peter Heylyn stated that Henry stayed away from court. “He was not found to be of so fine metal as to make a courtier, and was therefore left unto the life of a country gentleman."
Wrong! The answer is Henry. Historian Peter Heylyn stated that Henry stayed away from court. “He was not found to be of so fine metal as to make a courtier, and was therefore left unto the life of a country gentleman."
Correct! It was after he studied at both Oxford and Cambridge that Seymour entered royal service and won a knighthood during the French campaign in 1523.
Wrong! It's true. It was after he studied at both Oxford and Cambridge that Seymour entered royal service and won a knighthood during the French campaign in 1523.
Correct! Seymour claimed the position of Governor of the Royal Person which caused problems between him and Edward Seymour. Seymour, as Lord Protector, compromised with Thomas and was able to name him instead as Baron Seymour of Sudeley and Lord High Admiral. As we know this was still not enough for Thomas.
Wrong! Seymour claimed the position of Governor of the Royal Person which caused problems between him and Edward Seymour. Seymour, as Lord Protector, compromised with Thomas and was able to name him instead as Baron Seymour of Sudeley and Lord High Admiral. As we know this was still not enough for Thomas.
Correct! Margery gave birth to John (d. 1510), Edward, Henry, Thomas, Jane, Elizabeth, John (died young), Anthony (d. 1528), Margery (d. 1528) and Dorothy.
Wrong! The answer is 10. Margery gave birth to John (d. 1510), Edward, Henry, Thomas, Jane, Elizabeth, John (died young), Anthony (d. 1528), Margery (d. 1528) and Dorothy.
Correct! Dudley would ultimately be successful and he himself become Lord President of the Council instead of Lord Protector.
Wrong! It was John Dudley. Dudley would ultimately be successful and he himself become Lord President of the Council instead of Lord Protector.
Correct! Of the three sister Jane was the only one to marry once. Elizabeth married three times while Dorothy married twice.
Wrong! The answer is get married. Of the three sister Jane was the only one to marry once. Elizabeth married three times while Dorothy married twice.
Correct! Skelton's poem, Garland of Laurel - portrays Margery as a shy, kind girl, and compares her to primrose and columbine.
Wrong! It's John Skelton. Skelton's poem, Garland of Laurel - portrays Margery as a shy, kind girl, and compares her to primrose and columbine.