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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 does Katherine realize about what happened to Anne Boleyn in April 1941?

2. Where is Katherine locked up after being accused of adultery?

3. What is Henry's opinion of Thomas Culpepper?

4. In November 1541, who wants Anne back on the English throne?

5. What was the topic of conversation at Katherine's wedding breakfast?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Katherine begin to question about Jane in October 1541?

4. What is Jane haunted by at the Tower?

5. What will Henry give Anne as part of their marriage settlement? Why does Anne find this amusing?

6. For what reason does Jane tell Katherine not to say anything about her pregnancy to Culpepper?

7. When Jane reports to Norfolk that Katherine is not yet pregnant, what plot does Norfolk suggest?

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

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

10. What does Henry promise Katherine after finding out she is pregnant?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the setting of the novel, Tudor England. What are some of the characteristics of this time period? How does this time period shape the novel? Is the novel an accurate portrayal of Tudor England?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of corruption in the novel. What are some examples of corruption in the novel? How do these examples affect the three women and Henry?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and interpret the character Katherine. What are her defining characteristics? Describe her background. What leads to Katherine's downfall? Is she to blame?

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