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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Henry arranged a tryst with Anne, what excuse for not meeting him did Anne send to Henry in a note?
(a) Her father disapproved of her meeting the King.
(b) She was ill.
(c) She feared for her integrity if she met him.
(d) She could not disrespect the Queen by meeting him.

2. Who was Will Somers?
(a) King Henry's Court fool.
(b) King Henry's almoner.
(c) King Henry's doorward.
(d) King Henry's organist.

3. Who was Bessie Blount?
(a) A woman Henry took as a mistress.
(b) A Tudor cousin.
(c) A popular singer.
(d) Henry's childhood nurse.

4. After becoming king-apparent, why was Henry told he must limit his public appearances?
(a) To give proper respect to mourning for his father.
(b) To avoid dangerous situations.
(c) To devote time to his new responsibilities.
(d) To maintain an air of mystery.

5. Katherine was left to rule England while Henry was at war, even though which country was making threats?
(a) Germany.
(b) Spain.
(c) Scotland.
(d) Ireland.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What did Henry name the child that his mistress gave birth to?

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

5. How long did Wolsey promise Bessie she could live with her son, Henry Fitzroy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What preparations were made for the meeting between Henry and Francis at Calais?

2. Why did Henry begin to seek an annulment to his marriage with Katherine?

3. At age eleven, how did Henry feel about being betrothed to Katherine of Aragon?

4. Who did Wolsey arrange for Bessie Blount to marry, and what worried Henry about this arrangement?

5. For what reasons were Henry and his brother Arthur envious of each other?

6. How did Henry say things changed between he and Katherine after the death of their first child?

7. How did Henry come to give Will Somers the position of jester in his Court?

8. Why was the legitimacy of Henry's daughter, Mary, questioned when Henry began trying to arrange a marriage for her?

9. After becoming King, what did Henry learn about two of his father's financial officers, and how did he deal with the situation?

10. What did Henry invite commoners to do at the christening party for his son, Henry?

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