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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. From where was the swordsman ordered?

2. Who is Henry riding with as he makes his way to the tower?

3. Who does Mary's uncle say to take away from court?

4. Whose death does Mary describe as the loss of her other self?

5. What does Anne eat to increase her fertility?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Anne instructed to tell Henry about her miscarriage?

2. What do George and Mary think of the present from #41?

3. How is Anne seen in the eyes of the English people?

4. Who is the King lustfully torn between now?

5. What are some of the ways Anne is behaving like Queen Katherine?

6. What does the reader learn about Henry's sexual performance?

7. What is Anne promised if she signs the annulment papers quickly?

8. With whom is the King in hearings?

9. What does George think is the cause of Anne's temper tantrums?

10. How does George first experience the public's rejection of Anne?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mary seems to fall in love with King Henry VIII pretty easily, a little too easily for some readers. But is this really the case?

Part 1: What does Mary see in Henry VIII that makes him attractive to her?

Part 2: Is Mary talked into her feelings for the King? If so, how?

Part 3: Do you believe Mary actually loved the King? 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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