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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Cromwell arrives at Austin Friars in Part One, Chapter 3: Angels, he finds Gregory and some other boys making the Pope and "a set of cardinals" (131) out of what material?
(a) Sand.
(b) Snow.
(c) Porcelain.
(d) Clay.

2. In which character's household did Cromwell and Fitzwilliam both work?
(a) Henry.
(b) Mary.
(c) Wolsey.
(d) More.

3. Cromwell rushes to help which character to his feet in Part Two, Chapter 1: The Black Book?
(a) John Seymour.
(b) Henry.
(c) Edward Seymour.
(d) Norris.

4. How had the French ambassador described Mary's blood, according to Cromwell?
(a) English.
(b) Dutch.
(c) French.
(d) Spanish.

5. 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) Norris.
(b) Cremuel.
(c) Smeaton.
(d) Weston.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Cromwell remarks that Ireland has seen more peace this year than in the last how many years?

3. How does Cromwell respond to Fitzwilliam's query about hearing a particular family shouting their own name?

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. 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)?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Chapuy's rose symbolize within Chapter 3: Angels?

2. What information does Cromwell seek from Jane in Chapter 1: The Black Books and what is her answer?

3. What are Gregory and a number of other boys doing when Cromwell arrives back in Stepney in Chapter 3: Angels?

4. How does the theme of appearance versus reality appear within Chapter 3: Angels in Part One?

5. For what reason is Cromwell grateful for the wisdom of his scoundrel father Walter in Chapter 1: The Black Book?

6. What is the setting at the opening of Part Two, Chapter 1: The Black Book?

7. What reasons does Chapuy give Cromwell for his belief that the English people may prefer Mary as Henry's heir, as opposed to Elizabeth?

8. How does Mantel get across a playful side of Cromwell in Part One, Chapter 3: Angels?

9. How does Henry react to Anne's concern after he sustains a jousting injury and what is the significance of his reaction?

10. Discuss an instance when Cromwell's sense of humor is portrayed within the narrative.

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