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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Katherine, Queen of England, Summer 1509; Westminster Palace, January 1510.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Catalina is told to stay where she is until she is certain of what?
(a) That England is not going to war against Spain.
(b) That her dowry has been refunded.
(c) That she will not be able to marry Harry.
(d) That she is not pregnant.

2. What does Catalina do to try to gain the favor of the king and queen during the winter of 1503?
(a) She convinces her parents to send them an expensive gift.
(b) She sews a layette.
(c) She prays to God for their favor.
(d) She spends a lot of time with them.

3. Why does Margaret want Arthur and Catalina to go away for the winter?
(a) She hopes the harsh conditions will make Catalina ill.
(b) She cannot stand having them around her.
(c) Their boredom might lead to a pregnancy.
(d) Margaret feels life at court is too dangerous for them.

4. What does Dr. de Puebla ask Catalina which she refuses to answer?
(a) About her health.
(b) About her virginity.
(c) About her husband's death.
(d) About her intention to remarry.

5. Whom did Catalina say she thought was coming to her bedroom?
(a) A visiting dignitary.
(b) Arthur's mother.
(c) The royal guards.
(d) The entire court.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Catalina wish for Arthur to know about her?

2. According to a rumor that de Fuensalida hears, whom is Harry betrothed to as of 1509?

3. Whom is Catalina traveling with at the beginning of the novel?

4. What does Catalina pledge to Arthur following her coronation?

5. Who had held a stronger claim to the throne than King Henry did?

(see the answer key)

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