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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What health problem did Henry's father develop?
(a) A chronic back problem.
(b) Chronic coughing.
(c) A pestering sore.
(d) Gout.

2. Henry took his army to war with which country?
(a) Portugal.
(b) France.
(c) Spain.
(d) Norway.

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

4. After hearing Will Somers making crude observations, what position did Henry offer Will in his Court?
(a) Page.
(b) Master of the hunt.
(c) Jester.
(d) Chamberlain.

5. When he realized his Council was still acting for the dead king and not him, what type of man did Henry seek to add to his Council?
(a) One who would be loyal only to him.
(b) One who would take over his responsibilities as King.
(c) One who would influence the other members.
(d) One who would act as a saboteur.

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

7. How long did Henry say he remained celibate as he awaited a decision on his annulment request?
(a) Six weeks.
(b) Six days.
(c) Six years.
(d) Six months.

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

9. Katherine said she would enter a convent and become a nun only if Henry did what?
(a) Allowed her to keep her title.
(b) Disposed of Anne Boleyn.
(c) Took the vow of a monk.
(d) Disinherited Mary.

10. After taking over the Privy Council, what did Henry discover that two of his father's financial officers had been doing?
(a) Blackmailing his mother.
(b) Under-taxing the poor.
(c) Spying for the French.
(d) Extorting money from the people.

11. How old was Henry when his father died?
(a) Seventeen years old.
(b) Nine years old.
(c) Twelve years old.
(d) Fourteen years old.

12. Henry noted that Francis had purchased a painting by which artist?
(a) Albrecht Dürer.
(b) Titian.
(c) Hans Holbein.
(d) Leonardo da Vinci.

13. Which of the following did Henry say he would NOT make Anne Boleyn become?
(a) His mistress.
(b) His lover.
(c) His friend.
(d) His confidante.

14. What self-penned book did More present Henry with at Christmas?
(a) Wars of the Roses.
(b) Defence of the Seven Sacraments.
(c) On the Babylonian Captivity of the Church.
(d) Utopia.

15. At age fourteen, why did Henry sign an annulment to his betrothal?
(a) On the grounds that the union would be incestuous.
(b) On the grounds that the bride-to-be was ill.
(c) On the grounds that the union no longer satisfied the parties involved.
(d) On the grounds that the union was treasonous.

Short Answer Questions

1. After instructing him to find out the costs of going to war, where did Henry find Wolsey staying?

2. The relationship between England and which country is described as tenuous?

3. What did More insist he would have to say if Henry presented him with a gift?

4. What did Henry worry about concerning the man Bessie married?

5. Who did Henry say was visibly relieved by his first marriage?

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