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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. How did Henry say his mother treated him as a child?
(a) She doted on him.
(b) She payed him little attention.
(c) She mistrusted him.
(d) She worked to build up his confidence.

2. After instructing him to find out the costs of going to war, where did Henry find Wolsey staying?
(a) The Rabbit's Ear Inn.
(b) The Lark's Morning Inn.
(c) The Phoenix Claw Inn.
(d) The Fox and Hound Inn.

3. During Christmas festivities, what did Henry receive from the King of France?
(a) A dead songbird.
(b) A bejewelled sword.
(c) A rancid meat pie.
(d) A silver harp.

4. Who was Thomas Wolsey?
(a) The top official of Henry's army.
(b) The man Henry chose after becoming king to add to his council.
(c) A writer of heretic literature.
(d) Henry's uncle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The relationship between England and which country is described as tenuous?

2. The book begins with a series of letters written between Will Somers and whom?

3. What was Henry's father's final piece of advice to Henry before dying?

4. What happened to the third child Katherine delivered?

5. What did Henry name the child that his mistress gave birth to?

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