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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What breed of dog does Anne have as a pet?
(a) A spaniel Purkoy.
(b) A Pekingese.
(c) A Maltese.
(d) A Scottish terrier.

2. Cromwell used to be the servant of which character, who has since been executed by Henry?
(a) More.
(b) Wolsey.
(c) Norris.
(d) Wyatt.

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

4. What is the first name of "Norris, the chief among the privy chamber gentlemen" (17) at Henry's side?
(a) Harry.
(b) Edward.
(c) John.
(d) Henry.

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

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

7. When the novel opens, the narrator states that "England has enjoyed" how many years "of peace" (5)?
(a) 20.
(b) 70.
(c) 50.
(d) 30.

8. The rumor about the husband of Cromwell's new love interest does NOT include which of the following violent acts?
(a) Bludgeoning.
(b) Boiling in oil.
(c) Throat-cutting.
(d) Poisoning.

9. How does Anne react to Cromwell's news about Katherine's requests for visitors?
(a) She leaps out of her chair.
(b) She laughs.
(c) She sobs.
(d) She faints.

10. Cromwell hears that Henry has been seen walking with Jane in what location?
(a) The gallery.
(b) The countryside.
(c) The garden.
(d) The hedge maze.

11. About how many years old is Cromwell when the novel opens?
(a) 60.
(b) 40.
(c) 30.
(d) 50.

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

13. Which of the five senses does Mantel use to depict Austin Friars "in the autumn of 1535" (72)?
(a) Sight.
(b) Hearing.
(c) Touch.
(d) Smell.

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

15. Cromwell suggests to Jane that she should take what action if Henry tries to remove her clothing?
(a) Push him away firmly.
(b) Scream.
(c) Run.
(d) Say a prayer out loud.

Short Answer Questions

1. What adjective does Cromwell use to describe his relationship with Anne, as it stands in Chapter 2: Crows?

2. What is the name of Cromwell's son?

3. Charles, the emperor of Spain, is related to the late Katherine of Aragon in what way?

4. What sorts of objects does Mantel use to characterize the fearsome persona of Gardiner?

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

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