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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Chapter 1: The Black Book.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Cromwell suggests to Jane that she should take what action if Henry tries to remove her clothing?
(a) Push him away firmly.
(b) Scream.
(c) Say a prayer out loud.
(d) Run.

2. What nickname does Cromwell call Fitzwilliam?
(a) Spanky.
(b) Al.
(c) Fitz.
(d) Will.

3. Cromwell hears about Anne's miscarriage soon after he hears of the death of which character?
(a) John Seymour.
(b) George Boleyn.
(c) More.
(d) Katherine.

4. Cromwell notes that Henry's leg injury had already been prone to taking what action, even before Henry's recent fall?
(a) Getting infected.
(b) Smelling bad.
(c) Oozing.
(d) Ulcerating.

5. Henry sarcastically suggests in Part Two, Chapter 1: The Black Book that Anne take what action after she has asked him never to joust again?
(a) Geld him.
(b) Maim him.
(c) Kill him.
(d) Deflower him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Cromwell states that which element of life is often "condemned to stay whimpering at the back door" (159)?

2. Part Two, Chapter 1: The Black Book takes place from January to April of which year?

3. Who cries while Jane Rochford is being questioned about Anne's miscarriage by Henry?

4. What element of Elizabeth's appearance does Chapuys claim does not prove her parentage?

5. What sorts of objects does Mantel use to characterize the fearsome persona of Gardiner?

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