From the Middle Ages Through the Renaissance — Test

Question 13 • English IV

Which sentence from Response to Erik of Sweden best summarizes Queen Elizabeth's purpose for writing the letter?

Answer

And while we perceive there from that the zeal and love of your mind towards us is not diminished, yet in part we are grieved that we cannot gratify your Serene Highness with the same kind of affection.

And that indeed does not happen because we doubt in any way of your love and honour, but, as often we have testified both in words and writing, that we have never yet conceived a feeling of that kind of affection towards anyone.

And we in our turn shall take care that whatever can be required for the holy preservation of friendship between Princes we will always perform towards your Serene Highness.

We certainly think that if God ever direct our hearts to consideration of marriage we shall never accept or choose any absent husband how powerful and wealthy a Prince soever.

Explanation

The letter responds to Erik’s affection while explaining that Elizabeth cannot return it. Choice A states both parts directly: she recognizes his love for her but is grieved that she cannot show the same affection. Choice C promises to preserve their friendship, but it does not summarize the letter’s main purpose as clearly.

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