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

2. After becoming king-apparent, how did the public react to Henry?
(a) With disapproval.
(b) With wild enthusiasm.
(c) With worry over his age.
(d) With amusement.

3. To which group did Henry offer financial support after taking over the Privy Council?
(a) Architects.
(b) The clergy.
(c) The military.
(d) Artists.

4. The book begins with a series of letters written between Will Somers and whom?
(a) Catherine Montclaire.
(b) Catherine Buckley.
(c) Catherine Knollys.
(d) Catherine Peabody.

5. What was Henry's father's final piece of advice to Henry before dying?
(a) That kings can have no friends.
(b) That he should have eyes in the back of his head.
(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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Will Somers send to Catherine, even though she did not want it?

3. Who was Will Somers?

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

5. How old was Henry when his father died?

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