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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 is in the midst of avoiding a betrothal in January, 1540?

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

3. Who is the mother of Catherine Carey?

4. Who visits Henry at Whitehall Palace?

5. What is Count Overstein agitated about of the 6th of January, 1540?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Anne's opinion of England and its king in January, 1540?

2. What is Anne's first impression of Calais castle?

3. How might the King be able to declare his marriage contract to Anne invalid, and how will this affect Cromwell who planned the marriage?

4. How does Anne feel while at the tournament?

5. According to the Duke, what kind of wife is Henry looking for?

6. How are Henry's children regarded in court as of January, 1540?

7. What significant encounter takes place at a bull baiting event on December 31st, 1539?

8. What happenings from her past does Jane remember while at Hampton Court?

9. How does Jane describe the King on the 6th of January, 1540?

10. Who is Catherine Carey and why does Jane dread meeting her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss some of the major differences between life in the Tudor period and in modern-day England. How might this story have been different if it were set in modern-day England?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the tone of the novel. How does Gregory convey this tone? Does the tone change at any point in the novel? If so, what events prompt this change?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and interpret the marriage between Anne and Henry. Why does Henry decide to marry Anne? Is their marriage a happy one? What does Henry feel for Anne? Why does he decide to end the marriage? Did Anne agree with the annulment? What is their relationship like after their marriage is over?

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