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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom did Gardiner lose his position in Henry's court when he was banished to the countryside?
(a) George Boleyn.
(b) Edward Seymour.
(c) Mark Smeaton.
(d) Thomas Cromwell.

2. Cromwell recently had work done on what feature of Austin Friars in case Henry stopped by?
(a) Tennis courts.
(b) Archery fields.
(c) Racquetball courts.
(d) Swimming pool.

3. Who falls asleep at the supper table on the first night spent at Wolf Hall?
(a) Henry.
(b) Jane.
(c) Harry.
(d) Anne.

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

5. In which season of 1535 does Chapter 2: Crows take place?
(a) Autumn.
(b) Winter.
(c) Spring.
(d) Summer.

6. In what month had Henry left Whitehall with the royal procession?
(a) September.
(b) July.
(c) June.
(d) May.

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

8. What is the Seymour family's residence called?
(a) Wolf Hall.
(b) Hampton Court.
(c) Kimbolton Hall.
(d) Richmond Palace.

9. Everyone at the supper table at Wolf Hall looks at which character when Henry mentions Cardinal Wolsey?
(a) Gregory.
(b) Mark.
(c) Francis.
(d) Cromwell.

10. Who is Katherine's second choice on the list of visitors she provides to Cromwell when requesting Henry's permission?
(a) Mary.
(b) Norris.
(c) Weston.
(d) Chapuys.

11. What sort of weather does Henry's hunting party encounter when they emerge from the forest soon after leaving Wolf Hall?
(a) A clear sky.
(b) Snow.
(c) Rain.
(d) Mist.

12. Charles, the emperor of Spain, is related to the late Katherine of Aragon in what way?
(a) He is her nephew.
(b) He is her cousin.
(c) He is her brother.
(d) He is her uncle.

13. When Cromwell returns to court after seeing Katherine, he begins to believe that which person is pregnant?
(a) Katherine.
(b) Jane.
(c) Mary Shelton.
(d) Anne.

14. Who accuses Cromwell of using illegal tactics to ensure Thomas More would be found guilty of treason?
(a) Gregory.
(b) John.
(c) Mark.
(d) Francis.

15. Who had originally requested the open letter that Gardiner brings to Cromwell in Chapter 2: Crows?
(a) Suffolk.
(b) Cromwell.
(c) Henry.
(d) Seymour.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Jane asserts in Chapter 1: Falcons that Mary Shelton is teaching her what language?

3. Which character does Jane name as the man who knows all of the women's secrets at court?

4. Jane Seymour's father has what first name?

5. The new bishops installed once the royal progress reaches Winchester had been chosen by whom?

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