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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Rafe's position in relation to Cromwell?
(a) Servant.
(b) Son.
(c) Nephew.
(d) Ward.

3. How many suitors does Jane claim to have when she is questioned by Cromwell?
(a) 2.
(b) 0.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

4. How does Cromwell respond to Fitzwilliam's query about hearing a particular family shouting their own name?
(a) He is silent.
(b) He calls for the guards.
(c) He leaves the room.
(d) He punches Fitzwilliam.

5. In what location is the entirety of Part Two, Chapter 1: The Black Book set?
(a) Munich.
(b) London.
(c) Rome.
(d) Paris.

6. Cromwell puts on a hooded robe in order to disguise himself as which character so that he can see Chapuys and remain undetected by others?
(a) Cremuel.
(b) Norris.
(c) Weston.
(d) Smeaton.

7. Who is screaming into Cromwell's face when he thinks of a piece of advice his father had given him?
(a) Smeaton.
(b) Anne.
(c) Henry.
(d) Weston.

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

9. 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) Plantagenet.
(b) Rochford.
(c) Boleyn.
(d) Seymour.

10. When Chapuys discusses Mary's blood, he uses what adjective to describe it, in addition to naming a nationality?
(a) Royal.
(b) Ancient.
(c) Proud.
(d) Ready.

11. Cromwell warns Chapuys not to underestimate which character?
(a) Mary.
(b) Henry.
(c) Elizabeth.
(d) Anne.

12. How many years before the events of Part Two, Chapter 1: The Black Book had Henry sustained a leg injury while jousting?
(a) 5.
(b) 20.
(c) 15.
(d) 10.

13. On the day when the whole court is wearing costumes, what type of costume does Brereton wear?
(a) Mummer.
(b) Huntsman.
(c) Stag.
(d) Queen.

14. How does the screaming person react when Cromwell uses his father's advice?
(a) They stop screaming.
(b) They leave the room.
(c) They begin to weep.
(d) They call for the guards.

15. Cromwell is on his way to what location when he hears news of Anne's miscarriage?
(a) Kimbolton.
(b) Greenwich.
(c) London.
(d) Stepney.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times does Cromwell claim to have handled snakes in the past?

2. Cromwell tells Edward Seymour that he gained experience handling snakes in what country?

3. Anne tells Cromwell she had heard a rumor that Katherine would live for how many more months?

4. Mantel uses the repetition of which word in order to underscore More's feelings about the dangers associated with begin at Henry's court?

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

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