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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 betraying the trust of the English people.
(c) For treason.
(d) For impersonating the King.

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

3. 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 union was treasonous.
(c) On the grounds that the bride-to-be was ill.
(d) On the grounds that the union no longer satisfied the parties involved.

4. After becoming king-apparent, how did the public react to Henry?
(a) With amusement.
(b) With disapproval.
(c) With wild enthusiasm.
(d) With worry over his age.

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

6. Who did Henry try to hide his interest in Anne Boleyn from?
(a) Thomas More.
(b) Mary Boleyn.
(c) Cardinal Wolsey.
(d) Anne's father.

7. What did Henry pour lots of money into doing after taking over the Privy Council?
(a) Social services.
(b) Building his navy.
(c) Acquiring art.
(d) Renovating castles.

8. What happened to the third child Katherine delivered?
(a) It was born too early and dies.
(b) It was born deformed and taken away.
(c) It was stillborn.
(d) It was healthy.

9. What news did Will Somers tell Catherine about her parentage at the beginning of the book?
(a) Catherine is Elizabeth Tudor's daughter.
(b) Catherine is Cardinal Wolsey's daughter.
(c) Catherine is King Francis I's daughter.
(d) Catherine is King Henry's daughter.

10. After instructing him to find out the costs of going to war, where did Henry find Wolsey staying?
(a) The Lark's Morning Inn.
(b) The Rabbit's Ear Inn.
(c) The Fox and Hound Inn.
(d) The Phoenix Claw Inn.

11. Where was the Boleyn family home?
(a) Hampton Court.
(b) Newbury Castle.
(c) Grosmont Castle.
(d) Hever Castle.

12. How soon did Henry's son (Henry) with Katherine die after birth?
(a) Two hours.
(b) Two months.
(c) Two years.
(d) Two weeks.

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

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

15. What did Henry realize had happened when the King of France sent him a reply to a letter?
(a) That there was a spy in his Court.
(b) That he must dismiss everyone on his Privy Council.
(c) That the French welcomed peace.
(d) That someone had forged Henry's name.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift did Henry try to give More when he found out about his interest in the stars and constellations?

2. Why did Henry decide to knight his son, Henry Fitzroy?

3. What did Henry say of the half-formed, stillborn child Katherine delivered during the Christmas season?

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

5. To accommodate the meeting between Henry and Francis in France, what was largely used to construct two cities?

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