The Autobiography of Henry VIII: With Notes by His Fool, Will Somers: A Novel Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

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The Autobiography of Henry VIII: With Notes by His Fool, Will Somers: A Novel Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

Margaret George
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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. Who was Bessie Blount?
(a) Henry's childhood nurse.
(b) A woman Henry took as a mistress.
(c) A popular singer.
(d) A Tudor cousin.

2. At age fourteen, why did Henry sign an annulment to his betrothal?
(a) On the grounds that the union no longer satisfied the parties involved.
(b) On the grounds that the union would be incestuous.
(c) On the grounds that the bride-to-be was ill.
(d) On the grounds that the union was treasonous.

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

4. What was Henry's father's final piece of advice to Henry before dying?
(a) To remember that you are a man as well as a king.
(b) That he should have eyes in the back of his head.
(c) That kings can have no friends.
(d) To never forget that a king's word is most powerful.

5. 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?
(a) One who would be loyal only to him.
(b) One who would act as a saboteur.
(c) One who would take over his responsibilities as King.
(d) One who would influence the other members.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Henry's brother, Arthur, die?

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

3. How old was Henry when he became betrothed for the first time?

4. How did young Henry refer to his intended bride?

5. Why was Henry enraged to find out Wolsey had had an affair and had two sons?

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