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

2. What did Henry realize had happened when the King of France sent him a reply to a letter?
(a) That there was a spy in his Court.
(b) That someone had forged Henry's name.
(c) That the French welcomed peace.
(d) That he must dismiss everyone on his Privy Council.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Henry when he became betrothed for the first time?

2. Who was Will Somers?

3. What gift did Henry try to give More when he found out about his interest in the stars and constellations?

4. How did young Henry refer to his intended bride?

5. How soon after the coronation did Katherine become pregnant?

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