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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XLII through LVI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Henry say his mother treated him as a child?
(a) She doted on him.
(b) She mistrusted him.
(c) She payed him little attention.
(d) She worked to build up his confidence.

2. What ailment caused Katherine constant pain by the time she was forty-years-old?
(a) A bad back.
(b) Arthritis.
(c) A lame leg.
(d) A festering sore.

3. How old was Henry when his father died?
(a) Nine years old.
(b) Twelve years old.
(c) Seventeen years old.
(d) Fourteen years old.

4. Why was Henry enraged to find out Wolsey had had an affair and had two sons?
(a) Wolsey was married to Henry's sister.
(b) Wolsey was a eunich.
(c) Wolsey was a priest.
(d) Wolsey had promised Henry he had no family.

5. On what day were Katherine and Henry crowned at Westminster Abbey?
(a) Hogmanay.
(b) St. Stephen's Day.
(c) Midsummer's Day.
(d) Christmas Day.

Short Answer Questions

1. As he was seeking his annulment, who did Henry become estranged from?

2. How long did Henry say he remained celibate as he awaited a decision on his annulment request?

3. When his father died, how did Henry feel about becoming king?

4. What did Henry name the child that his mistress gave birth to?

5. After NOT being granted his annulment, what did Henry prepare to do?

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