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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Anne isolated from men during the last month of her pregnancy?
(a) To prevent men from seeking sexual relations.
(b) To prevent her baby from being switched at birth.
(c) To prevent men from witnessing the disturbing birthing rituals.
(d) To prevent stress.

2. Agitated by Catherine's death, who did Henry send for to share Mass and a meal with him?
(a) Mary Tudor.
(b) The Widow Parr.
(c) Charles Brandon.
(d) Will Somers.

3. What would happen to those who did not sign the oath declaring the true heir to the throne?
(a) They would be guilty of treason.
(b) They would be banished from the King's Court.
(c) They would be stripped of their title.
(d) They would be whipped.

4. How did Henry become injured to the point that it was feared he would die?
(a) He was accidently shot by an arrow.
(b) He fell from a carriage.
(c) He participated in a joust.
(d) He was trampled by a horse.

5. As he was seeking his annulment, where did Henry travel to, this time taking Anne along with him?
(a) Portugal.
(b) France.
(c) Spain.
(d) Germany.

6. What was St. Oswerth's?
(a) A palace.
(b) A cathedral.
(c) A monastery.
(d) A convent.

7. Who was named as one of Anne's supposed lovers?
(a) Will Somers.
(b) Charles Brandon.
(c) Henry's page.
(d) Her brother, George.

8. As he was seeking his annulment, who did Henry become estranged from?
(a) His sister, Margaret.
(b) His son, Henry Fitzroy.
(c) His daughter, Mary.
(d) His mistress, Anne Boleyn.

9. Who was Lady Rochfort?
(a) Henry Fitzroy's nurse.
(b) Henry's mistress.
(c) Catherine Howard's mother.
(d) George Boleyn's widow.

10. What did Henry take from the priory at St. Oswerth's?
(a) His best workers.
(b) Money.
(c) An ancient religious text.
(d) Jewels.

11. On what day did Henry publicly announce that he and Anne were married?
(a) Christmas Eve.
(b) Valentine's Day.
(c) Easter.
(d) New Year's Day.

12. Who did Henry arrange to perform Anne's execution?
(a) He chooses to do it himself.
(b) A relative of Anne.
(c) A French swordsman.
(d) Thomas Cranmer.

13. How was Henry depicted in a book that was written about Catherine Howard's life?
(a) As a horrid husband.
(b) As an understanding husband.
(c) As a strong leader.
(d) As a cruel and unforgiving man.

14. What did Henry realize about how Anne carried herself after marrying her?
(a) Anne was scared and nervous.
(b) Anne was driven by power.
(c) Anne was a distinguished lady.
(d) Anne was truly a commoner.

15. What did Henry think about Katherine's appeal to the Pope?
(a) It was laughable.
(b) It was impressive.
(c) It was inconsequential.
(d) It was an act of treason.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what grounds was Henry's marriage to Anne of Cleves annulled?

2. After learning that Edward was ill, what condition did Henry find his son in when he visited him?

3. Who wrote, "mine eyes desire you above all things" to Henry?

4. In which month did Henry and Anne get married?

5. In order to get away from Anne, who did Henry go to stay with in the country?

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