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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters I through XIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Henry stated that when growing up, the young men around him didn't realize he was heir to the throne. What does Will Somers interject is the tendency of most kings?
(a) To humble themselves.
(b) To kid themselves.
(c) To punish themselves.
(d) To delude themselves.

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 bride-to-be was ill.
(c) On the grounds that the union no longer satisfied the parties involved.
(d) On the grounds that the union would be incestuous.

3. Where did Henry's brother, Arthur, die?
(a) At home.
(b) Scotland.
(c) A Welsh castle.
(d) An Irish monastery.

4. What was Henry's father's final piece of advice to Henry before dying?
(a) That he should have eyes in the back of his head.
(b) That kings can have no friends.
(c) To remember that you are a man as well as a king.
(d) To never forget that a king's word is most powerful.

5. How did young Henry refer to his intended bride?
(a) As his brother's 'leavings'.
(b) As his brother's 'Spaniard'.
(c) As 'the widow.'
(d) As his 'darling'.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Henry say his mother treated him as a child?

2. After becoming king-apparent, why was Henry told he must limit his public appearances?

3. Which of Henry's brothers was heir to become king before him?

4. Who married a Spanish princess when Henry was ten-years-old?

5. What did Henry learn pearls are symbolic of?

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