2. What does Henry hope will result from Catalina and Arthur's marriage?
(a) That King Ferdinand will stand with Henry against France.
(b) That Arthur will learn about warfare from Catalina.
(c) Many male heirs.
(d) That England will benefit from Spain's natural resources.

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

4. What does Catalina do that softens the way Arthur treats her in Chapter 4?
(a) She falls asleep on his shoulder.
(b) She smiles when she sees him.
(c) She leaves him a note.
(d) She cries.

5. How many times per month is Arthur officially permitted to visit Catalina's rooms?
(a) Four times.
(b) Once.
(c) Twenty times.
(d) Eight times.

6. Why does Arthur note he is feeling kindly toward his wife in Chapter 4?
(a) It is her birthday.
(b) It is Christmas.
(c) It is their anniversary.
(d) The weather has finally turned pleasant.

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

8. Where do Catalina's parents take her in at the beginning of the novel?
(a) To the battlefield.
(b) To a fort.
(c) To England.
(d) To a convent.

9. What does Arthur's brother give to Catalina as a wedding gift?
(a) A tiara.
(b) An illuminated bible.
(c) A litter.
(d) A horse.

10. Where do Henry and Arthur travel the day after they inspect Catalina?
(a) York.
(b) Bath.
(c) Westminster.
(d) Windsor.

11. In 1502, how does Catalina describe the rooms she is housed in at Croydon Palace?
(a) As fit for a princess.
(b) As dingy.
(c) As lonely.
(d) As extravagant.

12. What do Catalina and Arthur travel in on their journey to Ludlow?
(a) A carriage.
(b) A sailboat.
(c) A barge.
(d) A litter.

13. How old is Catalina when she is sent away to be married?
(a) Fifteen years old.
(b) Thirteen years old.
(c) Twenty years old.
(d) Seventeen years old.

14. What is the continuing journey to Ludlow like for Catalina?
(a) Exciting.
(b) Uncomfortable.
(c) Embarrassing.
(d) Pleasant.

15. What is Doña Elvira doing when Catalina tells everyone else to leave the room?
(a) Preparing a bath.
(b) Making the bed.
(c) Brushing Catalina's hair.
(d) Emptying the chamber pot.