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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who gets knocked unconscious during the joust, leading everyone to think he is dead for a time?
(a) Henry.
(b) Weston.
(c) Edward Seymour.
(d) Norris.

2. Who agrees to keep Chapuys's hat for safekeeping as he leaves to see the dying Katherine?
(a) Weston.
(b) Norris.
(c) Cromwell.
(d) Henry.

3. What nickname does Cromwell call Fitzwilliam?
(a) Fitz.
(b) Will.
(c) Spanky.
(d) Al.

4. Who tells Cromwell about the details and circumstances of Anne's miscarriage?
(a) Jane Seymour.
(b) Smeaton.
(c) Mary Shelton.
(d) Jane Rochford.

5. Cromwell notes that Henry's leg injury had already been prone to taking what action, even before Henry's recent fall?
(a) Ulcerating.
(b) Oozing.
(c) Smelling bad.
(d) Getting infected.

6. Chapuys tells Cromwell that he plans to ride out toward Kimbolton at what time of day the next morning?
(a) At noon.
(b) At dusk.
(c) After dark.
(d) At first light.

7. Fitzwilliam asks Cromwell whether he had heard the members of which family shouting their own name as the king was lying on the ground?
(a) Rochford.
(b) Boleyn.
(c) Seymour.
(d) Plantagenet.

8. What kind of flower does Chapuys show to Cromwell soon after Katherine's death?
(a) A peony.
(b) A chrysanthemum.
(c) A rose.
(d) A lily.

9. Cromwell meets with the Imperial ambassador Chapuys, who argues that many people may prefer Mary to Elizabeth as Henry's heir due to what factor?
(a) Beauty.
(b) Money.
(c) Age.
(d) Birthright.

10. How many days after Cromwell's conversation with Jane about her suitors does Henry participate in a joust?
(a) 3.
(b) 12.
(c) 9.
(d) 1.

11. Cromwell tries to get Chapuys to admit that he has been listening to what kind of gossip about Anne?
(a) Spanish.
(b) Dutch.
(c) German.
(d) French.

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

13. Which weapons does Mantel use in a simile describing the Christmas star Cromwell stares at in Part One, Chapter 3: Angels?
(a) Scythes.
(b) Blades.
(c) Awls.
(d) Hatchets.

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

15. Cromwell estimates that Anne had become pregnant in the early part of which month?
(a) January.
(b) August.
(c) October.
(d) June.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Cromwell's father's first name?

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

3. How does Cromwell react to Chapuys's use of the term "bastard" (149)?

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

5. On the day when the whole court is wearing costumes, Norris dresses as what kind of person?

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