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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. For what favor does Anne beg Henry after the joust?
(a) To try again for a boy.
(b) To agree never to joust again.
(c) To increase her clothing allowance.
(d) To allow her to get another dog.

2. When Cromwell ponders the mutability of humankind, he decides that what object "makes monsters" (33)?
(a) Poverty.
(b) War.
(c) Disease.
(d) Famine.

3. What position in Henry's court did Gardiner hold before he was banished from court and made to live in the countryside?
(a) Page.
(b) Lead privy to the king.
(c) Secretary of State.
(d) Master Secretary.

4. Cromwell tells Edward Seymour that he gained experience handling snakes in what country?
(a) Germany.
(b) Belgium.
(c) France.
(d) Italy.

5. What sorts of objects does Mantel use to characterize the fearsome persona of Gardiner?
(a) Animals.
(b) Furnishings.
(c) Paintings.
(d) Dolls.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what location is the entirety of Part Two, Chapter 1: The Black Book set?

2. Who is Katherine's first choice when she begs Cromwell to ask Henry if she may see a particular visitor?

3. Who protests when Edward Seymour tells Jane to scream if Henry makes a sincere attempt to take off any of her clothes?

4. How does the screaming person react when Cromwell uses his father's advice?

5. Cromwell is on his way to what location when he hears news of Anne's miscarriage?

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