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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

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 she will not be able to marry Harry.
(c) That her dowry has been refunded.
(d) That she is not pregnant.

2. What does Catalina know appeals to Doña Elvira?
(a) Intrigue.
(b) Fame.
(c) Power.
(d) Trickery.

3. What is Catalina unprepared for when she meets Arthur's brother?
(a) His enthusiasm.
(b) His aggression.
(c) His rudeness.
(d) His affection.

4. Whom does Catalina watch depart from a pier in Chapter 3?
(a) Arthur.
(b) Her entourage.
(c) King Henry.
(d) English troops.

5. Who is Catalina's father?
(a) King Ferdinand.
(b) King Gabriel.
(c) King Marcos.
(d) King Eduardo.

6. What would Catalina's mother do when her father became enamored with other women?
(a) Have the women arrested.
(b) Marry the women off.
(c) Execute the women.
(d) Threaten her husband.

7. How does King Henry feel about the chance that Catalina is pregnant?
(a) Hopeful.
(b) Pessimistic.
(c) Burdened.
(d) Amused.

8. What does Catalina do to avoid sleeping with Arthur in Chapter 4?
(a) Waits for him to fall asleep.
(b) Feigns illness.
(c) Starts an argument with him.
(d) Sneaks out of her room and hides.

9. At Ludlow, what does Catalina write about in February?
(a) A party.
(b) The weather.
(c) Religion.
(d) Her pregnancy.

10. What does Catalina say she will accept as her own?
(a) Criticisms of Spain.
(b) The ways of the English.
(c) Arthur's hardships.
(d) Arthur's family.

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

12. What does Catalina tell Doña Elvira will happen if they return to Spain?
(a) Catalina's family will disown her.
(b) Doña Elvira will be blamed for Arthur's death.
(c) She will be married to a noble of low status.
(d) Catalina will be sent to a convent.

13. Why does Catalina snap her fingers while dancing?
(a) To draw attention to herself.
(b) As part of a Spanish dance.
(c) To get Arthur to stop staring.
(d) As a code to indicate she is bored.

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

15. What building does Catalina describe in Chapter 1?
(a) A monastery.
(b) A palace.
(c) A cathedral.
(d) A library.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the continuing journey to Ludlow like for Catalina?

2. Which castle is Arthur told to go to in Chapter 3?

3. What does Catalina hold to her nose at Arthur's death bed?

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

5. What is a duenna?

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