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

2. Who did Brandon announce he would marry?

3. On what day did Henry publicly announce that he and Anne were married?

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

5. While visiting her daughter, what did Mary beg Henry for?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What health problem attacked Henry after he celebrated Christmas with Catherine Howard?

3. Why did Henry and his daughter, Mary, become estranged after he began his relationship with Anne Boleyn?

4. Why did Henry have Cromwell tried for treason?

5. How did the public react to Anne Boleyn?

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

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

8. What distressed Henry when he went to stay at John Seymour's home?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Henry's family and friends. Who is closest to the King? Who is Henry able to trust? Who betrays him?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Henry's struggles and the obstacles he faces. What are they usually in relation to? How does he cope and/or overcome them?

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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