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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Henry attempted to have his marriage annulled, who did Anne Boleyn claim made a threat on her life?

2. Who was Thomas Culpepper?

3. What did a physician find in Catherine Howard's womb?

4. In Tudor England, how long was the acceptable length of time for deep mourning?

5. Why was Anne isolated from men during the last month of her pregnancy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Henry arrange to go on a pilgrimage, taking along many of the men from his Court?

2. After marrying Anne, what message did Henry receive from the Pope?

3. What accusations against Catherine Howard were collected by Thomas Cranmer?

4. What happened to John Fisher and Thomas More when they refused to sign the oath declaring Elizabeth the true heir to the throne?

5. On what grounds did Henry have his marriage to Anne of Cleves annulled?

6. After Katherine's death, what did her embalmer tell Henry?

7. What lesser charge than treason did Henry give Catherine Howard the opportunity to admit to?

8. Who did Henry warn about the importance of signing the oath declaring Elizabeth the true heir to the throne?

9. With Henry turning his interest toward Jane Seymour, how did he test her?

10. Why did Henry begin to suspect Anne Boleyn was a witch?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the relationship that Katherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn had with the King's Court and the public. Why was their experience with these groups so different? How did it affect their time as Queen?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Will Somers. Who is he and what does he contribute to the novel? What relationship does he have with Henry VIII?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Henry's desire for a male heir. Why does he want a male heir? Why is his son Henry Fitzroy not an ideal candidate? How does his desire for a male heir affect his life, his reign and England as a whole?

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