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

2. Part Two, Chapter 1: The Black Book takes place from January to April of which year?
(a) 1536.
(b) 1581.
(c) 1523.
(d) 1551.

3. Chapuys tells Cromwell near the end of Part One, Chapter 3: Angels not to wear which item he had lent to Cromwell?
(a) A pair of gloves.
(b) A scarf.
(c) A doublet.
(d) A hat.

4. On the day when the whole court is wearing costumes, what type of costume does Weston wear?
(a) Snake.
(b) Unicorn.
(c) Dragon.
(d) Wolf.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Cromwell receives blankets of what color in Part One, Chapter 3: Angels?

2. Who tells Cromwell about the details and circumstances of Anne's miscarriage?

3. Cromwell states that the Tudors are all what "from their cradle" (148)?

4. In what country is Gardiner staying when he finds out about Katherine's imminent death?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In what way is the motif of violence juxtaposed with the season depicted in Chapter 3: Angels in Part One?

4. How does Mantel use personification in order to make a distinction between how truth and lies are respectively received?

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

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

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

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

9. Who is the man Cromwell calls Fitz and how did the two men meet?

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

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