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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Katherine learn the leader of the Scottish attackers has been promised should the Scots be victorious?
(a) A castle.
(b) The English throne.
(c) A large plot of land.
(d) The support of the French King.

2. Whom is Prince Charles supposed to marry in 1509?
(a) Harry's former sweetheart.
(b) Harry's sister, Mary.
(c) A German duchess.
(d) Catalina's sister.

3. According to the Moorish doctor, what signs might indicate that Katherine is no longer pregnant?
(a) If she feels nothing.
(b) If her breasts are not swollen.
(c) All of the answers are correct.
(d) If she continues her monthly bleeding.

4. How does Catalina react when Henry proposes to her in winter, 1503?
(a) With disgust.
(b) With happiness.
(c) With shock.
(d) With amusement.

5. Why are Catalina and Harry married quietly?
(a) Out of respect for Arthur.
(b) Because the marriage is not approved of by the church.
(c) Out of respect for the recently deceased king.
(d) To keep the public from arguing against the match,

6. How does King Henry know it is time to visit Catalina again following his proposal?
(a) She sends a message to him inquiring about his health.
(b) Her parents send word that she would like to see him.
(c) He has spotted her once again attending dances.
(d) She has stopped wearing mourning clothes.

7. What word does Henry use to describe life at court while Katherine was away in "Greenwich Palace, May 1510"?
(a) Chaotic.
(b) Quiet.
(c) Lonely.
(d) Awkward.

8. How does the Queen die?
(a) From the plague.
(b) During childbirth.
(c) From a fever.
(d) In an accident.

9. What name is given to Katherine's newborn son in "Spring 1511"?
(a) Henry.
(b) Ferdinand.
(c) Arthur.
(d) Charles.

10. Why does Catalina send Doña Elvira away in 1504?
(a) Catalina discovers that Doña Elvira has been plotting against her father.
(b) Catalina finds Doña Elvira has poised another lady-in-waiting.
(c) Catalina discovers Doña Elvira is pregnant.
(d) Doña Elvira begins to suffer from an illness.

11. Which of the following was NOT a reason given by Catalina as to why she married Harry?
(a) It was what Arthur wanted.
(b) It was her destiny.
(c) Her mother wanted her to.
(d) She loves Harry.

12. What does Catalina learn about de Puebla after he is recalled to Spain?
(a) That he had a terminal disease.
(b) That he had been spying on the King.
(c) That he had actually been her friend and ally.
(d) That he was not a doctor.

13. How does King Henry explain Catalina's stiffness when he hugs her following his proposal?
(a) She is stiff because she is unhappy.
(b) She is stiff because she is embarrassed.
(c) She is stiff because she is still a virgin.
(d) She is stiff because he repulses her.

14. What does Katherine want to name her future son?
(a) Arthur.
(b) Richard.
(c) Ferdinand.
(d) Henry.

15. Why does the King hope that Catalina believes her destiny is to be Queen?
(a) So that she will have more confidence.
(b) So that he can convince her to marry Harry.
(c) So that she will succeed when finally in the role.
(d) So that he may reveal his own thoughts to her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who dies in 1504?

2. Where does Katherine go to give thanks for her baby son?

3. What does Katherine NOT plan personally to teach the baby she is carrying in "Greenwich Palace, May 1510"?

4. What does De Puebla send word to Spain for in winter, 1503?

5. What does Henry vow to do once his child is born in "Greenwich Palace, May 1510"?

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