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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dr. de Puebla recall about Catalina as a child?
(a) Her insensitivity.
(b) Her complaining.
(c) Her violent streak.
(d) Her constant laughter.

2. Whom does Lady Margaret blame for her brother's death?
(a) Catalina.
(b) No one.
(c) King Henry.
(d) Herself.

3. What is Catalina unprepared for when she meets Arthur's brother?
(a) His enthusiasm.
(b) His aggression.
(c) His rudeness.
(d) His affection.

4. Where do Catalina's parents take her in at the beginning of the novel?
(a) To England.
(b) To the battlefield.
(c) To a fort.
(d) To a convent.

5. What does Henry hope will result from Catalina and Arthur's marriage?
(a) Many male heirs.
(b) That King Ferdinand will stand with Henry against France.
(c) That Arthur will learn about warfare from Catalina.
(d) That England will benefit from Spain's natural resources.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. de Puebla ask Catalina which she refuses to answer?

2. What is the continuing journey to Ludlow like for Catalina?

3. What is Catalina's sister-in-law named?

4. Whom did Catalina say she thought was coming to her bedroom?

5. Who is Catalina sent to marry?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Catalina and Arthur's views on a woman leading an army?

2. What does Catalina do to avoid making love with Arthur in the chapter, "Oxford, Christmas 1501"?

3. What political effect does King Henry hope Catalina and Arthur's marriage will have?

4. What does Catalina thank Arthur for when they first meet? What is his reply?

5. What happens to the camp Catalina and her family stay in, in "Granada"?

6. What does Harry present Catalina with as a wedding gift? What does he ask for in turn?

7. Why is Catalina fearful of meeting Lady Margaret Pole?

8. How does Catalina's mother keep her husband's affairs in check?

9. What does Catalina think about the future on her way to London?

10. On her way to London, how does Catalina compare her life to those of her family members?

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