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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ludlow Castle, January 1502.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Catalina hold to her nose at Arthur's death bed?
(a) A sachet of lavender.
(b) A rose.
(c) A clove of herbs.
(d) A handkerchief.

2. What does Catalina tell her sister-in-law that she understands?
(a) The joylessness of life at court.
(b) Her dislike of England.
(c) Her fear of marriage.
(d) The dangers of war.

3. What does Henry offer Catalina her pick of?
(a) Jewelry pieces.
(b) Lands to be granted to her.
(c) New dresses.
(d) Puppies from a litter.

4. What are many of Catalina's ladies doing when Arthur arrives at her bedroom in Chapter 4?
(a) Sewing.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Eating.
(d) Playing cards.

5. What does Catalina wish for Arthur to know about her?
(a) That she does not want children.
(b) What she was like as a child.
(c) The hardships she faces as his wife.
(d) What she hopes for the future.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a battle being fought over at the beginning of "The Constant Princess"?

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

3. Whom does Catalina watch depart from a pier in Chapter 3?

4. Where do Catalina and Arthur stop for several days in Chapter 4?

5. What does Arthur's brother give to Catalina as a wedding gift?

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