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

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

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

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

5. How does Cromwell react to the boys' creations when he arrives at Austin Friars?
(a) He is angry.
(b) He is scandalized.
(c) He is amused.
(d) He is frightened.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Rafe's position in relation to Cromwell?

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

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

4. On Christmas morning, Cromwell encounters his nephew Richard, who is dressed in a costume resembling which creature?

5. Part Two, Chapter 1: The Black Book takes place from January to April of which year?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss a scene in which Mantel portrays the theme of gender inequality in Chapter 1: The Black Book.

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

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

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

5. What are the qualities of the Black Book to which the title of Part Two, Chapter 1 refers?

6. For what reason does Cromwell don a hooded cape in Chapter 3: Angels?

7. In what way does Mantel portray the Seymours' fear of the Boleyns?

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

9. Discuss a moment in the narrative when hyperbole is used to underscore the powerful reputation of the Tudors.

10. Discuss an instance when Mantel uses a metaphor to highlight the dangerous nature of Henry's power.

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