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

2. How did Henry become injured to the point that it was feared he would die?

3. What item did Anne insist on having after her daughter's birth that Katherine would not give her?

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

5. Who was Thomas Culpepper?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain the purpose of the oath that was circulated to declare Elizabeth the true heir to the throne.

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

4. What happened when church attendees who were gathered for Easter mass were asked to pray for their new Queen, Anne?

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

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

7. After marrying her, what did Henry discover about Anne of Cleves?

8. After the death of Henry's sister, Mary, who did her widower, Brandon, intend to marry?

9. What did a doctor find within Catherine Howard's womb, and what did Henry take it to mean?

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

Discuss the demise of Henry and Catherine Howard's marriage. How did it come about and what were the charges laid upon Catherine? Who else was charged during this time? How does Henry react physically and mentally to the news of Catherine's crimes and her eventual demise? How do the circumstances surrounding her death compare to those surrounding Anne Boleyn's death?

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 fourth wife, Anne of Cleves. How does Henry describe Anne of Cleves? Why does Henry marry Anne of Cleves? What is their relationship like during their marriage? How did their marriage end, and how did Henry treat Anne afterward?

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