1. When the novel Bring Up the Bodies begins, what season is just coming to an end?
(a) Autumn.
(b) Summer.
(c) Spring.
(d) Winter.

2. The first line of Chapter 1: Falcons states that Thomas Cromwell's "children are" taking what action in relation to "the sky" (2)?
(a) Hurtling through it.
(b) Soaring over it.
(c) Falling from it.
(d) Flying through it.

3. Which river is said to be nearly overflowing its banks in Part One, Chapter 3: Angels?
(a) The Nile.
(b) The Rhine.
(c) The Yangtze.
(d) The Thames.

4. Cromwell receives blankets and a flask from a supporter in which country?
(a) France.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Spain.
(d) Belgium.

5. How many children does Henry have, according to Cromwell near the end of Chapter 1: Falcons?
(a) 1.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before their first sexual encounter, Anne made Henry "swear an oath on the Bible, that he would" take what action "as soon as they were back on English soil" (18)?

2. Who accuses Cromwell of using illegal tactics to ensure Thomas More would be found guilty of treason?

3. Cromwell recently had work done on what feature of Austin Friars in case Henry stopped by?

4. What is the name of Anne's jester who has dwarfism?

5. Everyone at the supper table at Wolf Hall looks at which character when Henry mentions Cardinal Wolsey?

(see the answer key)

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