View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After his brother's death, what statement did Henry admit "colors his entire life"?
(a) That power is an aphrodesiac.
(b) That a king can have no friends.
(c) That family has no meaning for a monarch.
(d) That death is "hungry" for the heir to the throne.

2. Katherine was left to rule England while Henry was at war, even though which country was making threats?
(a) Germany.
(b) Scotland.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Spain.

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

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

5. Who was Bessie Blount?
(a) A Tudor cousin.
(b) Henry's childhood nurse.
(c) A woman Henry took as a mistress.
(d) A popular singer.

Short Answer Questions

1. As a child, what did Henry's mother have planned for his adult life?

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

3. What did More insist he would have to say if Henry presented him with a gift?

4. What happened to the third child Katherine delivered?

5. When his father died, how did Henry feel about becoming king?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 274 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample