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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 gift did Henry try to give More when he found out about his interest in the stars and constellations?
(a) A telescope.
(b) An astrolabe.
(c) An observatory.
(d) A moon-shaped brooch.

2. How old was Henry when his father died?
(a) Seventeen years old.
(b) Fourteen years old.
(c) Twelve years old.
(d) Nine years old.

3. How did Henry's mother die?
(a) She was murdered.
(b) After childbirth.
(c) In a carriage accident.
(d) From tuberculosis.

4. After being introduced to Thomas More, where did he and Henry spend an evening together?
(a) At a country pub.
(b) In Henry's library.
(c) In Henry's rooftop observatory.
(d) At a hunting lodge.

5. What did Katherine announce as the first anniversary of her and Henry's coronation approaches?
(a) She was pregnant.
(b) She wanted to join a convent.
(c) Her father had died.
(d) She wanted a divorce.

Short Answer Questions

1. After becoming king-apparent, how did the public react to Henry?

2. To which group did Henry offer financial support after taking over the Privy Council?

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

4. Where did Henry's brother, Arthur, die?

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

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