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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters I through XIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of Henry's brothers was heir to become king before him?
(a) Charles.
(b) George.
(c) Arthur.
(d) Frederick.

2. How did Henry say his mother treated him as a child?
(a) She payed him little attention.
(b) She worked to build up his confidence.
(c) She mistrusted him.
(d) She doted on him.

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

4. Who was Will Somers?
(a) King Henry's Court fool.
(b) King Henry's organist.
(c) King Henry's almoner.
(d) King Henry's doorward.

5. What did Henry pour lots of money into doing after taking over the Privy Council?
(a) Renovating castles.
(b) Acquiring art.
(c) Building his navy.
(d) Social services.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which group did Henry offer financial support after taking over the Privy Council?

2. Who did Henry ask to marry him after his father's death?

3. What health problem did Henry's father develop?

4. For what reason did Henry justify the execution of his father's two financial officers?

5. After his brother's death, what statement did Henry admit "colors his entire life"?

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