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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. Who did Henry say was visibly relieved by his first marriage?
(a) His advisers.
(b) His mother.
(c) His grandmother.
(d) His bride.

2. How long did Wolsey promise Bessie she could live with her son, Henry Fitzroy?
(a) Only until he was weaned.
(b) Only until Henry Fitzroy was ten-years-old.
(c) Only until Henry divorced Katherine.
(d) Only until a legitimate male heir to the throne was born.

3. At age fourteen, why did Henry sign an annulment to his betrothal?
(a) On the grounds that the union no longer satisfied the parties involved.
(b) On the grounds that the union was treasonous.
(c) On the grounds that the union would be incestuous.
(d) On the grounds that the bride-to-be was ill.

4. When he became interested in Anne Boleyn, what did Henry order Wolsey to do?
(a) Arrange trysts with her.
(b) Break her betrothal.
(c) Have her come to live at Court.
(d) Send her presents.

5. What role did Henry note his father never assigned to any of his councilmen?
(a) Clerk.
(b) Head of State.
(c) First Minister.
(d) Protector.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did it anger Henry when Anne Boleyn's father refused to allow her to return to Court after Wolsey had ordered her away?

3. What does Will Somers say is brought into question by the deaths of Henry's sons?

4. Henry took his army to war with which country?

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

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