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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After being introduced to Thomas More, where did he and Henry spend an evening together?
(a) At a hunting lodge.
(b) At a country pub.
(c) In Henry's rooftop observatory.
(d) In Henry's library.

2. How long did Henry say he remained celibate as he awaited a decision on his annulment request?
(a) Six months.
(b) Six years.
(c) Six days.
(d) Six weeks.

3. How soon did Henry's son (Henry) with Katherine die after birth?
(a) Two hours.
(b) Two years.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Two months.

4. After becoming king-apparent, how did the public react to Henry?
(a) With wild enthusiasm.
(b) With disapproval.
(c) With amusement.
(d) With worry over his age.

5. Why did it anger Henry when Anne Boleyn's father refused to allow her to return to Court after Wolsey had ordered her away?
(a) Henry had special plans for Anne at Court.
(b) It showed Henry that many people respected Wolsey's word more than his own.
(c) Anne Boleyn's father had a habit of disobeying Henry.
(d) Henry had told Wolsey not to order her away.

6. What did Henry say of the half-formed, stillborn child Katherine delivered during the Christmas season?
(a) It is the spawn of the devil.
(b) It is a punishment from God.
(c) It is without a soul.
(d) It is the result of his wife's recklessness.

7. Who became Chancellor after the death of Cardinal Wolsey?
(a) Charles Brandon.
(b) Thomas Cranmer.
(c) Thomas More.
(d) Thomas Cromwell.

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

9. What role did Henry note his father never assigned to any of his councilmen?
(a) Head of State.
(b) Clerk.
(c) First Minister.
(d) Protector.

10. Who married a Spanish princess when Henry was ten-years-old?
(a) Henry's father.
(b) Henry.
(c) The French King.
(d) Arthur.

11. After becoming king-apparent, why was Henry told he must limit his public appearances?
(a) To maintain an air of mystery.
(b) To devote time to his new responsibilities.
(c) To avoid dangerous situations.
(d) To give proper respect to mourning for his father.

12. 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 treason.
(c) For impersonating the King.
(d) For betraying the trust of the English people.

13. When his father died, how did Henry feel about becoming king?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Excited.
(c) Unprepared.
(d) Resentful.

14. Why was Henry enraged to find out Wolsey had had an affair and had two sons?
(a) Wolsey was a eunich.
(b) Wolsey was a priest.
(c) Wolsey was married to Henry's sister.
(d) Wolsey had promised Henry he had no family.

15. Who did Henry meet in France and have return with him to England to become his mistress?
(a) Catherine Howard.
(b) Anne Brandon.
(c) Margaret Holland.
(d) Mary Boleyn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Henry noted that Francis had purchased a painting by which artist?

2. How old was Henry's son, Henry Fitzroy, when he was knighted?

3. Why did Henry want to marry by private ceremony before his coronation?

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

5. At age fourteen, why did Henry sign an annulment to his betrothal?

(see the answer keys)

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