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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters CXV through Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Henry's father's final piece of advice to Henry before dying?
(a) To remember that you are a man as well as a king.
(b) That kings can have no friends.
(c) To never forget that a king's word is most powerful.
(d) That he should have eyes in the back of his head.

2. For what reason did Henry justify the execution of his father's two financial officers?
(a) For putting his father's immortal soul in danger.
(b) For treason.
(c) For impersonating the King.
(d) For betraying the trust of the English people.

3. As a child, what did Henry's mother have planned for his adult life?
(a) He would go abroad and marry a princess.
(b) He would serve his brother.
(c) He would join the military.
(d) He would enter the priesthood.

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

5. Why did the warship sink?
(a) A violent storm caused the sinking.
(b) Someone deliberately damaged the ship.
(c) For no apparent reason.
(d) Pirates invaded the ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what day did Henry publicly announce that he and Anne were married?

2. Who did Henry say was the only one of his previous wives who had affection for him?

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

4. How did Jane Seymour die?

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

(see the answer key)

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