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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. What was the name of the son Jane Seymour gave birth to?

2. What did Henry believe he saw on Valentine's night, the day after Catherine's execution?

3. What did Henry instruct Cromwell to do about Anne when he returned to London from the country?

4. Upon Henry's return to London, an oath declaring someone as the true heir to the throne was circulated. Who was the person named in that oath?

5. What lie did Anne tell to Henry some time after her first child was born?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What information did Cranmer collect about Anne in order to end Henry's marriage to her?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Is the novel an accurate portrayal of Tudor England? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the superstitious beliefs during the Tudor period. What are some examples from the novel? Is the king superstitious? Why or why not?

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