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

2. After taking over the Privy Council, what did Henry discover that two of his father's financial officers had been doing?
(a) Extorting money from the people.
(b) Blackmailing his mother.
(c) Under-taxing the poor.
(d) Spying for the French.

3. As a child, what did Henry's mother have planned for his adult life?
(a) He would join the military.
(b) He would go abroad and marry a princess.
(c) He would serve his brother.
(d) He would enter the priesthood.

4. After becoming king-apparent, why was Henry told he must limit his public appearances?
(a) To give proper respect to mourning for his father.
(b) To devote time to his new responsibilities.
(c) To maintain an air of mystery.
(d) To avoid dangerous situations.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After his brother's death, what statement did Henry admit "colors his entire life"?

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

3. What health problem did Henry's father develop?

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

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

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