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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XIV through XXVII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 be loyal only to him.
(c) One who would influence the other members.
(d) One who would act as a saboteur.

2. What health problem did Henry's father develop?
(a) A chronic back problem.
(b) A pestering sore.
(c) Chronic coughing.
(d) Gout.

3. To which group did Henry offer financial support after taking over the Privy Council?
(a) The military.
(b) Artists.
(c) The clergy.
(d) Architects.

4. For what reason did Henry justify the execution of his father's two financial officers?
(a) For betraying the trust of the English people.
(b) For impersonating the King.
(c) For putting his father's immortal soul in danger.
(d) For treason.

5. Why did Henry want to marry by private ceremony before his coronation?
(a) So that he and his wife could be crowned together.
(b) So that the public could not object to his bride.
(c) So that he could marry as a common man.
(d) So that the Privy Council had no involvement in choosing his bride.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Wolsey arrange when a new organist came to Court?

2. Katherine was left to rule England while Henry was at war, even though which country was making threats?

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

4. What was the name of the baby born of Katherine's fourth pregnancy?

5. Who did Henry ask to marry him after his father's death?

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