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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. Chapuys tells Cromwell that he plans to ride out toward Kimbolton at what time of day the next morning?
(a) At first light.
(b) At noon.
(c) After dark.
(d) At dusk.

2. How had the French ambassador described Mary's blood, according to Cromwell?
(a) French.
(b) Spanish.
(c) English.
(d) Dutch.

3. When Cromwell finds his son Gregory creating religious figures, he is with boys who usually work in which room of the household?
(a) The greenhouse.
(b) The wood room.
(c) The mail room.
(d) The kitchen.

4. Part One, Chapter 3: Angels is marked with the timeframe of Christmas through New Year's Day of what year?
(a) 1583.
(b) 1538.
(c) 1525.
(d) 1536.

5. In what country is Gardiner staying when he finds out about Katherine's imminent death?
(a) France.
(b) Spain.
(c) England.
(d) Belgium.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what transgression is Gardiner being punished with exile in Chapter 2: Crows?

2. Cromwell warns Chapuys not to underestimate which character?

3. The members of which family shout their own last name in the moments they think Henry is dead?

4. For what reason does Cromwell go to see Katherine in Chapter 2: Crows?

5. Which weapons does Mantel use in a simile describing the Christmas star Cromwell stares at in Part One, Chapter 3: Angels?

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