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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 accusations are brought against Katherine in November 1541?

2. Who takes Katherine's possessions to return them to the King?

3. What does Ambassador Harst tell Anne is distressing the King?

4. What does Katherine think Anne did wrong?

5. What does Jane do to try and appear crazy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ambassador Harst tell Anne the King is distressed by in Spring 1541?

2. What does the King worry about Anne's brother? How does Anne try to put his worries to rest?

3. What is Anne accused of in February 1542?

4. Why is Anne afraid after Henry decides to end his marriage to Katherine?

5. In the tower, what does Jane do to try and save her own life in January 1542?

6. What is Jane haunted by at the Tower?

7. What are the terms of the annulment of Henry and Anne's marriage?

8. What is Katherine's opinion of Anne?

9. What does Anne fear when Henry comes for dinner at Richmond in August 1540?

10. Why does Anne hesitate to accept Henry's invitation to go on with his court to the north in June 1541?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the conclusion of the novel. What happens at the end of the novel? Are there any unanswered questions? Are there any surprises at the end of the novel? Does the ending stay true to the real historical events? Why might Gregory have chosen to end the story where she does?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and interpret the character Jane. What are her defining characteristics? Describe her background. What does Jane feel guilt over throughout the novel? Why does she help the Duke? How does this lead to her downfall?

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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