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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. Why does Catalina's sister go mad in 1504?
2. Why does Henry not believe his affair is a sin?
3. Who is Don Gutierre Gómez de Fuensalida?
4. Which of the following is NOT one of the things Katherine should do to become pregnant, according to the Moorish doctor?
5. How does the Queen die?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens to Catalina's family when her mother dies?
2. Why does Catalina ask the King about the rule of lineage in the winter of 1503?
3. What turn of events takes place in 1509, which benefits Catalina?
4. When Katherine tells Henry that she was not still pregnant after all in "Greenwich Palace, May 1510", what does Henry worry? What does Katherine later pray for?
5. What change does Katherine notice in Henry when she returns to court in "Greenwich Palace, May 1510"?
6. What observations does Catalina make about Harry when she is summoned to dine with the family in 1503?
7. Why is Katherine's participation in battle against the Scots even riskier than it would normally be?
8. What does King Henry's mother think of Catalina?
9. What does Katherine discover which makes her believe Henry has been unfaithful to her?
10. What must Catalina reassure Harry of during their wedding night?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What are the different roles of the English monarchy during the Tudor Era? What titles does Katherine hold during her marriages? What duties is she expected to perform?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the real historical figures that Gregory depicts in the novel. Who are they? Does Gregory depict these figures accurately? Does she change any elements of their lives to further the plot?
Essay Topic 3
Henry goes to great lengths to acquire an annulment from Katherine of Aragon. Discuss how he goes about doing this and why.
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