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

2. In what year did Henry VIII die?
(a) 1547.
(b) 1550.
(c) 1558.
(d) 1554.

3. What did Henry say brought him to Katherine's bed?
(a) Desire for his wife.
(b) Kingly responsibility.
(c) Desire for an heir.
(d) Boredom.

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

5. Which of Henry's brothers was heir to become king before him?
(a) Charles.
(b) Frederick.
(c) Arthur.
(d) George.

Short Answer Questions

1. At age fourteen, why did Henry sign an annulment to his betrothal?

2. What did Henry offer to his illegitimate son and the boy's mother?

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

4. On what day were Katherine and Henry crowned at Westminster Abbey?

5. Who did Henry say was visibly relieved by his first marriage?

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