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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XXVIII through XLI.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When he became interested in Anne Boleyn, what did Henry order Wolsey to do?
(a) Have her come to live at Court.
(b) Break her betrothal.
(c) Arrange trysts with her.
(d) Send her presents.

3. Katherine was left to rule England while Henry was at war, even though which country was making threats?
(a) Ireland.
(b) Scotland.
(c) Germany.
(d) Spain.

4. After his brother's death, what statement did Henry admit "colors his entire life"?
(a) That a king can have no friends.
(b) That family has no meaning for a monarch.
(c) That power is an aphrodesiac.
(d) That death is "hungry" for the heir to the throne.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Will Somers say is brought into question by the deaths of Henry's sons?

2. After becoming king-apparent, why was Henry told he must limit his public appearances?

3. Who did Henry try to hide his interest in Anne Boleyn from?

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

5. How old was Henry when his father died?

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