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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who might replace Cromwell if the marriage between Henry and Anne does not happen?
(a) The Duke of Norfolk.
(b) The Duke of Sussex.
(c) The Duke of Kent.
(d) The Duke of Wessex.

2. Why could Cromwell be charged with heresy?
(a) For communicating with the Pope.
(b) For publishing a paper in favor of the old religion.
(c) For disagreeing with the King's religious beliefs.
(d) For sheltering a group of Lutherans.

3. Where is the document that proves Anne's annulment to an earlier betrothal?
(a) In the records room at Cleves.
(b) Lost at sea.
(c) Hidden by Cromwell.
(d) Buried with a murdered messenger.

4. What does Anne hope that the King will choose her to be at the beginning of the novel?
(a) His fool.
(b) His queen.
(c) His mistress.
(d) His children's governess.

5. According to Anne, why might the Seymours be able to get too much power?
(a) Another Seymour has been appointed to the Privy Council.
(b) The Seymours keep acquiring land.
(c) Henry may marry another Seymour woman.
(d) Henry's only legitimate son is a Seymour.

6. Who is the mother of Catherine Carey?
(a) Anne Boleyn.
(b) Mary Tudor.
(c) Mary Boleyn.
(d) Anne of Cleves.

7. Why does the court move to Whitehall Palace in January, 1540?
(a) For a week long wedding celebration.
(b) To commemorate the opening of the palace.
(c) To avoid an outbreak of plague in London.
(d) So the King can do business with the Lords in the area.

8. What is Cromwell's relationship to the King?
(a) He is the King's cousin.
(b) He is the King's friend.
(c) He is the King's enemy.
(d) He is the King's advisor.

9. When Anne sees the King, what does he look like to her?
(a) Her own father.
(b) A vagrant.
(c) A god.
(d) A brute.

10. Who does the Duke of Norfolk and Jane admonish at Hampton Court in March, 1540?
(a) Princess Mary.
(b) Margaret Douglas.
(c) Elizabeth Tilney.
(d) Katherine.

11. What is Jane's first impression of Anne?
(a) She is like an innocent child.
(b) She is hiding something.
(c) She is older than she expected.
(d) She likes being in charge.

12. Why is Anne confused by Jane's presence in December 1539?
(a) Jane is a Boleyn.
(b) Jane is supposed to be at a convent.
(c) She thought Jane was ill.
(d) Jane's reputation is tainted.

13. What is Cromwell appointed which does not sit well with Norfolk?
(a) Earl of Pembroke.
(b) Earl of Leicester.
(c) Earl of Essex.
(d) Earl of Shrewsbury.

14. According to Uncle Howard, who will help Katherine get the King to fall in love with her?
(a) Anne.
(b) Lady Rochford.
(c) Lady Margaret Douglas.
(d) Dr. Harst.

15. Who approaches Anne during the bull baiting event in 1539?
(a) The Archbishop.
(b) A violent peasant.
(c) A cloaked and hooded old man.
(d) The Duke of Norfolk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Anne wonder about Cromwell and Lord Lisle in January of 1540?

2. Why does Anne's brother flare up when he hears that Anne shall be the next Queen of England?

3. What has Anne's brother sent her to England without?

4. Why might the Cleves men be held hostage in three months?

5. What does Henry call Anne in April, 1540?

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