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

2. What did Henry believe he saw on Valentine's night, the day after Catherine's execution?
(a) His future wife.
(b) A sign from God that he did the right thing.
(c) Catherine's family weeping in the garden.
(d) Catherine's ghost.

3. As he attempted to have his marriage annulled, where did Henry have Katherine sent to live?
(a) Windsor.
(b) Ampthill.
(c) Hever.
(d) Richmond.

4. How did Henry say his mother treated him as a child?
(a) She payed him little attention.
(b) She mistrusted him.
(c) She worked to build up his confidence.
(d) She doted on him.

5. Which artist did Henry commission to paint his family portrait?
(a) Isaac Oliver.
(b) Lucas Horenbout.
(c) Hans Holbein.
(d) Nicholas Hilliard.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who was Bessie Blount?

3. What did Henry take from the priory at St. Oswerth's?

4. Where did Henry's brother, Arthur, die?

5. During Christmas festivities, what did Henry receive from the King of France?

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