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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who arrives at court with messages from Anne's mother and brother in March, 1540?
(a) Anne's cousin.
(b) A messenger.
(c) A special ambassador.
(d) An archduke from Cleves.

2. Who does the Duke suggest is at fault for the King's marriage to Anne?
(a) The Duke of York.
(b) Jane.
(c) Himself.
(d) Cromwell.

3. How is Katherine able to reject Francis in December 1539?
(a) Because her grandmother falls ill.
(b) Because she lets him catch her with another man.
(c) Because of an offer of marriage from a wealthier man.
(d) Because of an invitation to be a maid-in-waiting for the new queen.

4. What will the king be disguised as for the tableau at the tournament?
(a) A pauper.
(b) A cerebus.
(c) Zeus.
(d) A sea knight.

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

6. Where is the king's character from in the tableau at the tournament?
(a) Rome.
(b) Jerusalem.
(c) Wales.
(d) Atlantis.

7. Why might leaving the throne empty be better than having Anne as Queen?
(a) Because Henry could marry a French princess if he wished.
(b) Because Anne is a Catholic.
(c) Because the Spanish won't acknowledge a Queen from Cleves.
(d) Because her insecure position would encourage Anne to behave herself.

8. What is Count Overstein agitated about of the 6th of January, 1540?
(a) The King's expectations for Anne's dowry.
(b) The missing betrothal release document.
(c) Norfolk's attempts to blackmail him.
(d) The threat of war.

9. Who goes riding with Henry and Anne in March, 1540?
(a) Culpepper.
(b) Norfolk.
(c) Katherine.
(d) Jane.

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

11. Who gets knocked off his horse first at the tournament?
(a) The King.
(b) Thomas Culpepper.
(c) Prince Edward.
(d) Francis Dereham.

12. How does Anne feel while sitting in her royal box at the tournament?
(a) Resented.
(b) Out of place.
(c) Queenly.
(d) Proud.

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

14. Who did Norfolk ask Jane if she was jealous of in the past?
(a) Anne Boleyn.
(b) Princess Mary.
(c) Peasant women.
(d) Margaret Pole.

15. Why does Anne's brother flare up when he hears that Anne shall be the next Queen of England?
(a) He had wanted Anne to marry the French king.
(b) He detests the King of England and his religious beliefs.
(c) Anne's sister is a better choice for the King.
(d) He reacts to the thought of Anne having physical relations with the King.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Anne traveling to in December 1539?

2. What is the title of Katherine's grandmother?

3. What does Catherine Carey give Jane when they first meet?

4. Why could Cromwell be charged with heresy?

5. According to Uncle Howard, who will help Katherine get the King to fall in love with her?

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