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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. When Henry arranged a tryst with Anne, what excuse for not meeting him did Anne send to Henry in a note?
(a) She could not disrespect the Queen by meeting him.
(b) She feared for her integrity if she met him.
(c) Her father disapproved of her meeting the King.
(d) She was ill.

2. How did young Henry refer to his intended bride?
(a) As his 'darling'.
(b) As his brother's 'leavings'.
(c) As 'the widow.'
(d) As his brother's 'Spaniard'.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How soon did Henry's son (Henry) with Katherine die after birth?

3. Who did Henry meet in France and have return with him to England to become his mistress?

4. How old was Henry's son, Henry Fitzroy, when he was knighted?

5. During what festivities did Henry first see Anne Boleyn?

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