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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 finds Rafe and Gregory pretending to maim and murder which character in Chapter 1: Falcons?
(a) Mark Smeaton.
(b) Anne.
(c) Francis Weston.
(d) John Seymour.

2. Cromwell receives blankets of what color in Part One, Chapter 3: Angels?
(a) Blue.
(b) Black.
(c) Purple.
(d) White.

3. 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)?
(a) Impregnate her.
(b) Marry her.
(c) Divorce his wife.
(d) Make her his only mistress.

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

5. When Rafe thinks about Henry's dual nature, he considers which late character's comment that dealing with Henry is "like sporting with a tamed lion" (208)?
(a) Wolsey.
(b) Edmund.
(c) John Seymour.
(d) More.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Cromwell notes that Henry's leg injury had already been prone to taking what action, even before Henry's recent fall?

3. What object does Henry lose "early in the day" (3) during the horseback ride in Chapter 1: Falcons?

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

5. What is the first name of "Norris, the chief among the privy chamber gentlemen" (17) at Henry's side?

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