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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. Mary is sent away from the court until when?

2. Where is Queen Katherine from?

3. What has the Queen been missing, causing others to believe she's pregnant?

4. From whom does Anne receive a note explaining that the Cardinal knows everything?

5. Who is Henry VIII's only bastard son?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is in the letter Mary receives from her sister Anne?

2. When is Anne not treated by all as the Queen of England?

3. What does King Henry send as gifts to Mary's baby once she is born?

4. Why does King Henry refuse to joust?

5. Describe Mary Boleyn.

6. Why is the King in a dark mood?

7. What is happening as Mary's pregnancy continues?

8. What happens to Henry Fitzroy since the King is so desperate for an heir?

9. Why has the Queen missed her "courses"?

10. What does King Henry do when he hears Mary is pregnant with his child?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The constant searching for power and favors from the King make the Howard-Boleyn family something of an enigma to many modern readers.

Part 1: What is the goal of the Howard-Boleyn family?

Part 2: How does the family work to achieve their goal?

Part 3: Do you think this is a loving family? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Love seems to be more of a commodity than an actual emotion in this novel at times.

Part 1: Who are some of the characters that are actually in love in this story?

Part 2: How is real love demonstrated in these relationships?

Part 3: Do you think Anne is capable of love? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Mary has to betray Queen Katherine in the story, saying she feels she has no choice. Is this really the truth?

Part 1: What does Mary do that ends up betraying the Queen?

Part 2: What rationalization does Mary give for her actions?

Part 3: Do you agree she had no choice? Why or why not? What else could she have done if you felt she did have a choice?

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