Ex. 5. Rearrange the sentences according to the chronological order of the events described in the episode.

1 Walsingham was sure that the attempt on Elizabeth’s life had been devised.

2 The Duke behaved in such a way that it compromised the Queen.

3 His Holiness proclaimed that any man who should undertake Elizabeth’s assassination would be welcomed by angels into the kingdom of Heaven.

4 Elizabeth decided that Lord Robert would not rule her heart any more.

5 Sir William told Elisabeth the truth: Lord Robert was married.

6 Alvaro told Lord Robert that there might be a way to reclaim Elizabeth’s affections and save her life.

7 The Holy Father wanted to know the situation at the English Court.

8 Alvaro tried to persuade Robert to act against his conscience and his love.

9 The Queen was determined to sacrifice her own happiness for the welfare of her people.

10 During the festival Lord Robert proposed to Elizabeth.

Vocabulary Exercises

Ex. 1. Choose the alternative which fits the contents of the episode.

1 Do they still support the … of that illegitimate whore?

a) realm; b) sovereignty; c) kingdom.

2 They pray … that England may be recovered from heresy.

a) ceaselessly; b) continuously; c) all the time.

3 Was it not truly said that the … shall inherit the earth?

a) truthful; b) merciful; c) righteous.

4 Perhaps the Spanish Ambassador does not know enough English to … a ceremony!

a) perform; b) give; c) lecture.

5 Lord Robert is not in … with the Spanish.

a) unit; b) unity; c) league.

6 It is true that the Queen … Robert above all others.

a) favours; b) adores; c) values.

7 My patience is not … .

a) endless; b) infinite; c) ceaselessly.

8 The world knows Lord Robert visits Elizabeth’s … at night.

a) lodgings; b) accommodations; c) chambers.

9 Lord Robert, we are … you show your face at Court.

a) frustrated; b) amazed; c) puzzled.

10 His Grace has made contacts with Mary of Scots to … his ambitions.

a) promote; b) claim; c) attract.

11 Elizabeth wishes to give the Duke the ring, a … of their love.

a)symbol; b) sign; c) token.

12 The Queen has determined to …her own happiness for the welfare of her people.

a) sacrifice; b) give up; c) put away.

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Ex. 2. Make up sentences by matching two parts.	\|	Ex. 5. Paraphrase using the active vocabulary from exercises 1 – 3.

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