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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Katherine's death, what did the embalmer tell Henry about her body?
(a) Katherine had been poisoned.
(b) Katherine had been strangled.
(c) Katherine had been in perfect health before she died.
(d) Katherine's heart had turned black.

2. What kind of literature did Henry discover in Cromwell's rooms?
(a) Medical.
(b) Astrological.
(c) Heretic.
(d) Pornographic.

3. What special gift did Henry give to Catherine at Christmas?
(a) A castle.
(b) A warship.
(c) A ring.
(d) Coins with her image.

4. Who did Brandon announce he would marry?
(a) Anne Boleyn.
(b) The girl who was betrothed to his son.
(c) Henry Fitzroy's fiancee.
(d) Henry's daughter, Mary.

5. Which of the following happened on the same day that Henry married Catherine Howard?
(a) Henry Fitzroy died.
(b) Cromwell was beheaded.
(c) Anne of Cleves died.
(d) France attacked England.

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

7. In Tudor England, how long was the acceptable length of time for deep mourning?
(a) Six months.
(b) Three months.
(c) A year.
(d) Two years.

8. Who wrote, "mine eyes desire you above all things" to Henry?
(a) Anne Boleyn.
(b) Thomas More.
(c) Katherine.
(d) Jane Seymour.

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

10. What did the Spanish minister, Chapuys, urge Henry to do for Mary?
(a) Invite Mary to the King's Court.
(b) Allow Mary to marry for love.
(c) Find Mary a husband.
(d) Send Mary to a convent.

11. Who was Thomas Culpepper?
(a) Henry's bedside servant.
(b) Henry's illegitimate son.
(c) Henry's most trusted adviser.
(d) Henry's hunting companion.

12. How did the public react to Anne as their queen?
(a) With hatred.
(b) With enthusiasm.
(c) With quiet acceptance.
(d) With denial.

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

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

15. What was the name of the daughter Anne gave birth to?
(a) Katherine.
(b) Mary.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Elizabeth.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Henry and Anne feel about the birth of their first child?

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

3. Who did Henry expect to meet with on the Progress trip?

4. Who did Henry go to visit on the night of a lunar eclipse?

5. Who did Henry arrange to perform Anne's execution?

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