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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. 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.

2. What did Henry learn pearls are symbolic of?
(a) Tears.
(b) Eyes.
(c) Youth.
(d) Children.

3. 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 kid themselves.
(b) To humble themselves.
(c) To punish themselves.
(d) To delude themselves.

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

5. What did Will Somers send to Catherine, even though she did not want it?
(a) Her father's journal.
(b) Her mother's wedding ring.
(c) Her father's Bible.
(d) Her mother's necklace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Wolsey arrange when a new organist came to Court?

2. What did Henry say brought him to Katherine's bed?

3. What did More insist he would have to say if Henry presented him with a gift?

4. Who was Thomas Wolsey?

5. Why was Henry enraged to find out Wolsey had had an affair and had two sons?

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