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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What author has Richard been reading at the beginning of the book?
(a) Shakespeare.
(b) Machialvelli.
(c) Plato.
(d) Sophocles.

2. Who did Henry say led him into a corner of sin?
(a) The Pope.
(b) Catherine.
(c) Andrew.
(d) Anne.

3. Why was the surviving child of Catherine seen as unfit to rule?
(a) She was a girl.
(b) She was sickly.
(c) She was not living in England.
(d) She was Spanish.

4. What has More been given as a bribe at the beginning of the play?
(a) A great collection of books.
(b) Some fine wine.
(c) A gilded cup.
(d) A bag of coins.

5. What does Wolsey call the English Ambassador when talking to More?
(a) A stalwart.
(b) A ninny.
(c) A red herring.
(d) A fool.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does More tell Richard it is most important for a man to do for himself?

2. What stood in the way of Henry VIII being able to marry Anne?

3. Who gave the special permission for King Henry's first marriage?

4. What does Wolsey say is Anne Boleyn's greatest attribute?

5. What is the name of More's wife?

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