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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. What did Will Somers send to Catherine, even though she did not want it?
(a) Her father's Bible.
(b) Her father's journal.
(c) Her mother's necklace.
(d) Her mother's wedding ring.

2. Henry stated that when growing up, the young men around him didn't realize he was heir to the throne. What does Will Somers interject is the tendency of most kings?
(a) To humble themselves.
(b) To delude themselves.
(c) To kid themselves.
(d) To punish themselves.

3. The book begins with a series of letters written between Will Somers and whom?
(a) Catherine Buckley.
(b) Catherine Peabody.
(c) Catherine Knollys.
(d) Catherine Montclaire.

4. During what festivities did Henry first see Anne Boleyn?
(a) Christmas festivities.
(b) Midsummer festivities.
(c) New Year festivities.
(d) Knighting festivities.

5. To accommodate the meeting between Henry and Francis in France, what was largely used to construct two cities?
(a) Papier mache.
(b) Timber.
(c) Cloth.
(d) Straw.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. For what reason did Henry justify the execution of his father's two financial officers?

3. The relationship between England and which country is described as tenuous?

4. After becoming king-apparent, why was Henry told he must limit his public appearances?

5. After hearing Will Somers making crude observations, what position did Henry offer Will in his Court?

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