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Speeches of Queen Elizabeth I — Quiz

Question 4 • Language Arts 12

Read the excerpt from Queen Elizabeth's Address to the Troops at Tilbury. I know I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too, and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain, or any prince of Europe, should dare to invade the borders of my realm; to which, rather than any dishonour shall grow by me, I myself will take up arms, I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder of every one of your virtues in the field. In this excerpt, Queen Elizabeth is attempting to persuade troops that she

Answer
A
dislikes most European countries.
B
is physically able to fight as a soldier.
C
has the qualities of a capable leader.
D
will make a fair and virtuous judge.
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