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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Henry want to divorce Catherine?
(a) She was rigidly religious.
(b) All of these.
(c) She did not produce an heir.
(d) He fell in love with someone else.

2. What was the name of the only survivng child of Catherine?
(a) Anne.
(b) Victoria.
(c) Elizabeth.
(d) Mary.

3. What is the name of More's wife?
(a) Aline.
(b) Anna.
(c) Alice.
(d) Alana.

4. Why did Henry marry Catherine?
(a) To honor his brother.
(b) To settle her dowry.
(c) To keep peace with Spain.
(d) To show compassion.

5. Who says the first line in the play?
(a) Alice.
(b) The Jailer.
(c) The Common Man.
(d) More.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was the surviving child of Catherine seen as unfit to rule?

2. What is Wolsey's position in the church?

3. What does More call Anne Boleyn when talking to Wolsey?

4. What was the name of Henry's older brother?

5. Who did Henry say led him into a corner of sin?

(see the answer key)

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