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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. Why is Cromwell happy to hear about what would induce Rich to tell others of Cromwell's new position?
(a) He would have said the same thing.
(b) He knows he is honest.
(c) He knows he can combat this.
(d) He wanted a reason to get Rich in trouble.

2. What is Wolsey requesting in the item he has More read when they meet together?
(a) A resignation for himself.
(b) A replacement for Catherine.
(c) A promotion for himself.
(d) A divorce for King Henry.

3. How does More describe his meeting with Wolsey when talking to Chapuys?
(a) Volatile.
(b) Amicable.
(c) Confusing.
(d) Informative.

4. What is the Common Man looking for at the beginning of the play?
(a) His house.
(b) A meal.
(c) His money.
(d) A costume.

5. More says his daughter's suitor is just like__________.
(a) A rebel.
(b) His brother.
(c) His father.
(d) The King.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the new position Cromwell wants Rich to keep secret?

2. Who got Rich his position with the Duke?

3. Where is the Common Man putting the things he is gathering up in Scene 5?

4. What does Chapuys call More after talking to him about Wolsey?

5. What author has Richard been reading at the beginning of the book?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Common Man say to the audience at the end of the book?

2. Why does Will say he is worthy of marrying Margaraet?

3. What does Norfolk ask More after his chain of service is removed?

4. Why does the jailer apologize to More after his family leaves?

5. What do Norfolk and Alice talk about when they come on the scene for the first time?

6. What does Alice want More to do when she sees Will leaving, and what is More's response?

7. What does Cromwell say will happen to More if he does not bless the King's marriage to Anne?

8. According to Chapuys, what has the divorce caused the church? What does he want done about it?

9. What does More's steward say to the audience about the information he gave the men in Scene 6?

10. What was Wolsey charged with before his death, and why?

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