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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XIV through XXVII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Henry vow to do for his country on the day of his coronation?
(a) Make it wealthy.
(b) Conquer the world in England's name.
(c) Everything he could.
(d) Bring peace to the people.

2. For what reason did Henry justify the execution of his father's two financial officers?
(a) For putting his father's immortal soul in danger.
(b) For betraying the trust of the English people.
(c) For treason.
(d) For impersonating the King.

3. In what year did Henry VIII die?
(a) 1554.
(b) 1547.
(c) 1550.
(d) 1558.

4. Katherine was left to rule England while Henry was at war, even though which country was making threats?
(a) Germany.
(b) Scotland.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Spain.

5. As a child, what did Henry's mother have planned for his adult life?
(a) He would go abroad and marry a princess.
(b) He would enter the priesthood.
(c) He would serve his brother.
(d) He would join the military.

Short Answer Questions

1. The book begins with a series of letters written between Will Somers and whom?

2. When he realized his Council was still acting for the dead king and not him, what type of man did Henry seek to add to his Council?

3. After learning about Wolsey's sons, why did Henry have hatred for God?

4. What happened to the third child Katherine delivered?

5. What did Will Somers send to Catherine, even though she did not want it?

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