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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. After being introduced to Thomas More, where did he and Henry spend an evening together?
(a) At a hunting lodge.
(b) In Henry's library.
(c) In Henry's rooftop observatory.
(d) At a country pub.

2. What did Katherine announce as the first anniversary of her and Henry's coronation approaches?
(a) She wanted to join a convent.
(b) Her father had died.
(c) She was pregnant.
(d) She wanted a divorce.

3. What did Wolsey arrange when a new organist came to Court?
(a) A banquet in honor of the Queen.
(b) A concert.
(c) The organist to have a private audience with the King.
(d) The organist's assassination.

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

5. Who did Henry meet in France and have return with him to England to become his mistress?
(a) Mary Boleyn.
(b) Catherine Howard.
(c) Anne Brandon.
(d) Margaret Holland.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news did Will Somers tell Catherine about her parentage at the beginning of the book?

2. What did Henry pour lots of money into doing after taking over the Privy Council?

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

4. Why did Henry want to marry by private ceremony before his coronation?

5. Which of Henry's brothers was heir to become king before him?

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