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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of man does Cromwell say would stay out of the way of the divorce?
(a) Men with common sense.
(b) Men with conviction.
(c) Men governed by fear.
(d) Men with motivation.

2. What is the first thing More asks of his steward in the play?
(a) A pillow.
(b) Some water.
(c) A book.
(d) Some wine.

3. What happens to a few of the people who stand against the new church?
(a) They are executed.
(b) They are tortured.
(c) They are imprisoned.
(d) They are deported.

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

5. What was the name of Henry's older brother?
(a) Andrew.
(b) Arthur.
(c) Angelo.
(d) Adam.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Common Man complain about in his second role?

2. Why did Henry want to divorce Catherine?

3. What does Cromwell remind the Common Man of when he is in his second role?

4. What did Henry die of?

5. How does Norfolk think the King should handle More's resignation?

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