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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is Arthur's final request of Catalina?
2. What does Catalina say she will accept as her own?
3. When does Catalina admit she is not pregnant?
4. How does King Henry feel about the chance that Catalina is pregnant?
5. What does Henry show Catalina to help her get over her homesickness?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Edward Stafford tell Catalina about Harry?
2. What does King Henry fear about Catalina before he meets her?
3. Why do the generals object to Isabella's ruling to build a fortress?
4. What are Catalina and Arthur's views on a woman leading an army?
5. What does Catalina tell Doña Elvira their two options are now that Arthur is dead?
6. What does Catalina do to avoid making love with Arthur in the chapter, "Oxford, Christmas 1501"?
7. In the chapter, "Oxford, Christmas 1501", how does Catalina vex Arthur after he publicly announces that he will be coming to her room at night?
8. Who are Catalina's parents?
9. Why does Margaret think Arthur and Catalina should be sent together to Ludlow Castle?
10. In "Oxford, Christmas 1501", what does Catalina say she wishes Arthur to realize?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze and interpret Katherine. How does Gregory's portrayal of Katherine differ from the real historical figure? What are Katherine's defining character traits? What are her major goals in life?
Essay Topic 2
Analyze the conflicts of the novel "The Constant Princess". What are some examples of conflict in the novel? How do these conflicts involve and affect Katherine? How are these conflicts resolved?
Essay Topic 3
What struggles and obstacles does Katherine face throughout the novel? How do they affect her mentally and emotionally? Is she able to overcome them? If so, how?
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