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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Chapter 1: The Black Book.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who had originally requested the open letter that Gardiner brings to Cromwell in Chapter 2: Crows?
(a) Suffolk.
(b) Seymour.
(c) Henry.
(d) Cromwell.

2. On what day of the month does Cromwell travel to Greenwich and hear a lot of news along the way?
(a) 6.
(b) 18.
(c) 21.
(d) 29.

3. What position in Henry's court did Gardiner hold before he was banished from court and made to live in the countryside?
(a) Secretary of State.
(b) Master Secretary.
(c) Page.
(d) Lead privy to the king.

4. Cromwell is on his way to what location when he hears news of Anne's miscarriage?
(a) Kimbolton.
(b) Greenwich.
(c) Stepney.
(d) London.

5. Cromwell notes that Henry's leg injury had already been prone to taking what action, even before Henry's recent fall?
(a) Oozing.
(b) Ulcerating.
(c) Getting infected.
(d) Smelling bad.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the day when the whole court is wearing costumes, Norris dresses as what kind of person?

2. Part Two, Chapter 1: The Black Book takes place from January to April of which year?

3. How does Cromwell react to Chapuys's use of the term "bastard" (149)?

4. When Chapuys discusses Mary's blood, he uses what adjective to describe it, in addition to naming a nationality?

5. The rumor about the husband of Cromwell's new love interest does NOT include which of the following violent acts?

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