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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. During what festivities did Henry first see Anne Boleyn?
(a) New Year festivities.
(b) Midsummer festivities.
(c) Christmas festivities.
(d) Knighting festivities.

2. Where did Henry's brother, Arthur, die?
(a) At home.
(b) Scotland.
(c) A Welsh castle.
(d) An Irish monastery.

3. Who did Henry hear Will Somers sharing crude observations with?
(a) The Court's musicians.
(b) Wool merchants.
(c) A group of ladies-in-waiting.
(d) Anne Boleyn and her brother, George.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After taking over the Privy Council, what did Henry discover that two of his father's financial officers had been doing?

3. When his father died, how did Henry feel about becoming king?

4. In what year did Henry VIII die?

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

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