QUESTIONS FOR EXAMINATION. 293 463. What part did the Wicklow septs take during the rebellion? 464. What able officer was sent over to the assistance of the deputy, Skeffington? 465. How does lord Thomas describe his destitution in prison? 466. Where was Silken Thomas executed? 467. Who suffered along with him? 468. After the executions of the Geraldines, what representatives of the family remained? 469. What procured for Gerald the protection of the O'Donnells and O'Neills? 470. Who was employed to secure Gerald? 471. Whither was Gerald ultimately sent for safety? 472. Who was the first archbishop of Dublin that acknowledged the king's supremacy? 473. What was the state of the kingdom when lord Grey resigned? 474. Who were the enemies of Grey? What was his fate? 475. Who assassinated James Fitzmaurice, heir of Desmond? 476. What haughty message did O'Toole, of Wicklow, send the lord lieutenant, St. Leger? 477. Where did Desmond, after obtaining an amnesty, entertain the lord lieutenant ? 478. When was the title of "king of Ireland" conferred upon Henry VIII.? 479. Give particulars respecting the meeting of that parliament. 480. Which of the native princes appeared to most advantage? 481. What are the particulars of the interview between O'Neill and Henry, at Greenwich? 482. What title was conferred on Morough O'Brien ? 483. What honours were conferred on his nephew, Donough? 484. What title was conferred on the chief of the De Burghs? and his relation, M'Gillapatrick? 485. What was the cause of the deprivation of Dowdal, archbishop of Armagh? 486. Who disputed with Shane O'Neill the title and estate of Ulster? 487. What dealings had the rivals with France ? 488. When Gerald, of Kildare, returned from Italy, how was he received by Edward VI. ? 489. How did Mary act towards him? 490. What shires or counties were founded since John's time? CHAPTER XII., PAGE 117. 491. What was the conduct of the earl of Sussex towards Shane O'Neill ? 492. Whom did Sussex set up against Shane? 493. Where did O'Neill gain that victory which induced Elizabeth to wish a conference with him? 494. Describe the particulars connected with Shane's visit to England. Who went with him? 495. What pretender did Sussex raise up against him? 496. What answer did Shane give to the summons requiring him to meet parliament ? 497. What were the subsequent proceedings of Shane O'Neill ? 498. Upon what conditions did Shane agree to break off his alliar.ce with the Scotch? 499. What lady did Shane particularly desire as a wife? 500. Who effected the accommodation between the Queen and Shane? Mention the particulars. 501. What was the first proof given by O'Neill of his good faith? 502. For what service did he receive Elizabeth's thanks? 503. Upon what pretext was he refused the promised peerage? 504. Who deserted Shane in his utmost need? 505. Where did Shane apply for succour? 506. What part did Oge M'Connell act? 507. How did Ormonde and Desmond administer their large do mains ? 508. How did Sydney get possession of Desmond ? 509. What answer did Desmond give to the charge of levying coyne and livery? 510. When the earl was committed to the tower, 'who espoused his cause? 511. What title did M'Carthy More take? 512. Describe James Fitzmaurice's submission. 513. Whom did he accuse of encouraging him in his "wicked rebellion ?", CHAPTER XIII., PAGE 125. 514. Who were driven into rebellion by Fitton's severity? 515. Why did the earl of Thomond fly to France? 516. What was the effect of the attainder of Shane O'Neill ? 517. What relaxation of the law was made in favour of Tirlogh Lynoch? 518. How many counties were added to the Pale during Sydney's administration? 519. Give an account of the plan for colonizing Claneboy. 520. How did Essex act towards M'Phelim O'Neill? (In the text it is erroneously Phelim; in this place, the individual meant is Brian, son of Phelim Boccagh). 521. Who took the field in support of the Bull of pope Gregory XIII. ? 522. For what service was Sir William de Burgo created earl of Castleconnell? 523. Mention the particulars respecting the duplicity of Desmond. 524. How was the earl implicated in treasonable connivance? 525. Describe the havoc committed in Youghal. 526. Give the character of the countess of Desmond. 527. Who was appointed deputy in 1580? 528. Where, and by whom, was Grey de Wilton defeated? 529. Who completed the fort which Fitzmaurice had begun ? 530. What was the conduct of lord Grey and Sir Walter Raleigh on the surrender of Limerick fort? 531. To whom was the hunting down of Desmond intrusted? 532. What was Desmond's fate? 533. Where was the earl of Desmond interred? 534. Who was Sir John Perrot? What was his fate? QUESTIONS FOR EXAMINATION. 535. What is the foulest stain on Perrot's memory? 295 536. What number of acres belonging to Desmond and his adherents were forfeited in 1680? How, and on what conditions were they sold? CHAPTER XIV., PAGE 131. 537. To whom did Hugh O'Donnell apply for revenge after escaping from prison? 538. Make mention of some particulars respecting Hugh O'Neill's revolt. 539. What was the first act of Hugh to promote the northern confederacy? 540. Give the particulars of Tyrone's great victory at the Blackwater. 541. How did Red Hugh O'Donnell and M'Sorley act in the battle of the Blackwater? 542. On what side did O'Reilly serve? 543. What was the fate of marshal Bagnal? 544. What were the effects of this victory? 545. Who was sent from England to oppose O'Neill? 546. How did Essex conduct himself? 547. What part did Mountjoy, Ormonde, and Clanricarde act against Tyrone? 548. On what occasion did the O'Moores make Ormonde prisoner? 549. Who was the Sugan earl? Describe his adventures? 550. How was James, son of Gerald, earl of Desmond, received in Kilmallock? 551. Into whose hands did James Fitzthomas, the Sugan earl, fall? 552. How did the Sugan earl escape execution? 553. What events took place when the Spaniards landed at Kinsale? 554. Who built Charlemount fort? 555. What were the particulars of O'Neill's reconciliation? 556. What fort was the last hope of Spain in Ireland? curred there? CHAPTER XV., PAGE 141. What oc 557. On the accession of James I., what prevented the penal laws being enforced? 558. What title was conferred on Roderic O'Donnell? 559. What penal acts were enforced in Dublin? 560. What are the particulars of Tyrone's negociations with Spain? 561. Describe the circumstances connected with Tyrone's departure. Whither did he fly? 562. What fortune befel Delvin? 563. What account can you give of Sir Cahir O'Doherty? 564. How many acres were forfeited by the outlawries? 565. What gave origin to the title, baronet? 566. When did Chichester summon a parliament? Of how many members did it consist? 567. Describe the dispute about the speakership. 568. In return for what advantages did the Roman catholic members assent to the infamous attainder of Tyrone ? 569. At whose suggestion were the statutes against the "Irish enemy" repealed? 570. What was the character of the administration of Sir Oliver St. John? 571. In what year were all people forbidden to speak to the popish clergy? 572. By what nefarious device did James procure confiscations in Leinster? CHAPTER XVI., PAGE 147. 573. What were the intolerant proceedings of Ussher? 574. In what year was Sir Thomas Wentworth made deputy? 575. How did he manage the several parties? 576. What were the graces? How did Wentworth act respecting them ? 577. How was Wentworth's conduct received by Charles? 578. How did Wentworth proceed with the church? 579. In what manner did Wentworth represent the results of his policy to Laud? What power was given by the statutes of Wills and Uses? 580. By what means did Wentworth attempt to plant Connaught? 581. What were the events connected with the Galway jury? 582. What did the Castle chamber resemble? 583. Describe Wentworth's conduct towards lord Mountmorris. 584. What was the state of the revenue, and of commerce? 585. What trade did Wentworth ruin? What manufacture did be encourage? 586. To what condition did he purpose to reduce the Irish? CHAPTER XVII., PAGE 152. 587. What various policy did he adopt towards the puritans, the churchmen, and the catholics ? 588. Give a sketch of Wentworth's moral, mental, and political character. 589. For what purpose did he use the contributions he obtained from the Irish parliament? 590. What instructions did the king forward to Wentworth respecting parliament ? 591. How did Wentworth treat the lords of the Pale? 592. What tranquillizing enactments passed the parliament then called? 593. Why was Wentworth called to Scotland? 594. What sum did he subscribe to the voluntary contribution? How was he rewarded? 595. What change of policy took place in the Irish parliament ? 596. What beneficial measures of Strafford did the parliament con demn ? 597. What took place respecting the statement of grievances drawn up by the commons? 598. To what body were the sixteen articles presented in England? 599. How did Strafford behave in the administration of the north of England? QUESTIONS FOR EXAMINATION. 297 600. Upon what misconduct were the principal accusations against Strafford founded? 601. What state of things helped to foment the great rebellion of 1641? 602. To what causes do the king and the duke of Ormonde attribute the revolt? 603. What threatening expression was made use of by Sir William Parsons at a public entertainment? 604. Who were the earliest leaders of the insurrection? 605. What influence had the state of England on the hopes of the leaders? 606. Is it probable that the leaders used the king's name? How? 607. Who first projected the rising of 1641 ? 608. On what day was the castle to have been surprised? 609. Who betrayed the design to Sir W. Parsons? 610. How did Sir Phelim O'Neill get possession of Charlemount castle? 611. Of what policy are the lords justices accused? 612. In what situation were the Roman catholic gentlemen of the south? 613. What device rendered the authority of Sir Phelim boundless ? 614. What conduct disgraced Sir Phelim ? 615. What took place at Island Magee? 616. What did lord Castlehaven think of the early proceedings? 617. What effects were produced by the policy of the lord president of Munster? 618. What were the effects of Sir Phelim's victory at Julianstown? 619. Who relieved Drogheda ? 620. What revolting scenes took place in Dublin? 621. How did lord Gormanstown act on the summons of the justices? 622. Give the character of Parsons and Borlace. 623. What reply did Roger Moore give when asked why he appeared in arms within the Pale? CHAPTER XVIII., PAGE 16'. 624. What occurred at the synod of Kells? What form of government was instituted? Who was chosen president of the su preme council? 625. Where was the seat of government fixed? 626. What proofs of their loyalty did the confederates give? 627. What was the legend on their official seal? 628. What are the leading points of the petition sent to the king? 629. Who were the provincial generals? Who were the most conspicuous leaders? 630. What were the first successes of Preston? 631. Who compelled Ormonde to retire from Ross? 632. What led to Preston's defeat at Temple-Wodigan? 633. To whom did the king issue the commission, dated January 11, 1643 ? 634. How did the justices corrupt the king's communication? 635. What was the conduct of the justices when they found the confederates would be loyal? 636. Who defeated colonel Crawford? Where? |