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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters LXXXVII through CXIV.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At age fourteen, why did Henry sign an annulment to his betrothal?
(a) On the grounds that the union was treasonous.
(b) On the grounds that the union would be incestuous.
(c) On the grounds that the union no longer satisfied the parties involved.
(d) On the grounds that the bride-to-be was ill.

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

4. Why was Anne isolated from men during the last month of her pregnancy?
(a) To prevent men from seeking sexual relations.
(b) To prevent her baby from being switched at birth.
(c) To prevent men from witnessing the disturbing birthing rituals.
(d) To prevent stress.

5. On what day were Katherine and Henry crowned at Westminster Abbey?
(a) Hogmanay.
(b) Christmas Day.
(c) St. Stephen's Day.
(d) Midsummer's Day.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what grounds was Henry's marriage to Anne of Cleves annulled?

2. Who did Henry meet in France and have return with him to England to become his mistress?

3. What did Henry pour lots of money into doing after taking over the Privy Council?

4. What did Henry say of the half-formed, stillborn child Katherine delivered during the Christmas season?

5. Where did Henry and Catherine travel on their annual trip known as the "Progress"?

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