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

2. What did Henry vow to do for his country on the day of his coronation?
(a) Everything he could.
(b) Conquer the world in England's name.
(c) Make it wealthy.
(d) Bring peace to the people.

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

4. When he realized his Council was still acting for the dead king and not him, what type of man did Henry seek to add to his Council?
(a) One who would take over his responsibilities as King.
(b) One who would influence the other members.
(c) One who would be loyal only to him.
(d) One who would act as a saboteur.

5. What did Henry learn pearls are symbolic of?
(a) Youth.
(b) Eyes.
(c) Tears.
(d) Children.

Short Answer Questions

1. After instructing him to find out the costs of going to war, where did Henry find Wolsey staying?

2. After his marriage to Anne, why was a message from the Pope never received by Henry?

3. How soon after the coronation did Katherine become pregnant?

4. Why did Henry decide to knight his son, Henry Fitzroy?

5. After taking over the Privy Council, what did Henry discover that two of his father's financial officers had been doing?

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