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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 Anne warn Katherine not to speak of because it is treasonous?

2. What does Jane tell Katherine to stop her from telling Culpepper of her pregnancy?

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

4. With the presence of Katherine's friends, what has happened to the royal court?

5. How old is Margaret Pole when Henry has her executed?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What are Katherine's concerns about the people who will be questioned about her past?

4. What is Anne accused of in February 1542?

5. What is Jane haunted by at the Tower?

6. What does Jane do to encourage Katherine and Thomas's affair in June 1541?

7. What is Katherine's opinion of Anne?

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

9. What action does Henry take against Katherine's brother and his lover, Lady Margaret Douglas?

10. In July 1540, what does Anne resolve to do if she survives Henry's judgment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and interpret Henry VIII. How does the real historical figure compare to Gregory's depiction of him? How does he treat his wives and the people at court? Was he well-loved by his subjects or was he feared by them? What is his role in the novel? What are some of his defining character traits?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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