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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Harry note while making love to Catalina for the first time?
(a) There is not enough resistance.
(b) She says Arthur's name.
(c) She is definitely a virgin.
(d) She seems very uncomfortable.

2. What does King Henry inform his son of in June 1503?
(a) That Henry wants to marry Katherine.
(b) That he intends to build a new palace.
(c) That Harry is betrothed to Katherine.
(d) That Katherine has been caught lying about her virginity.

3. How will things change for Harry once his grandmother dies?
(a) He will have to make difficult decisions on his own.
(b) He will no longer be the second son trying to gain attention.
(c) He will have no one to confide his worries in.
(d) He will lose diplomatic ties to many countries.

4. What does Harry want to be known as following the coronation?
(a) The High Prince.
(b) Emperor of England.
(c) King Henry.
(d) King Harry.

5. Whom is Prince Charles supposed to marry in 1509?
(a) Harry's former sweetheart.
(b) Harry's sister, Mary.
(c) A German duchess.
(d) Catalina's sister.

6. In which month does Katherine learn her son had died?
(a) April.
(b) October.
(c) February.
(d) July.

7. How does King Henry know it is time to visit Catalina again following his proposal?
(a) Her parents send word that she would like to see him.
(b) She sends a message to him inquiring about his health.
(c) She has stopped wearing mourning clothes.
(d) He has spotted her once again attending dances.

8. What does Henry reveal about his mistress's husband in "Greenwich Palace, May 1510"?
(a) He is abusive.
(b) He is impotent.
(c) He is a traitor.
(d) He is dying.

9. What name is given to Katherine's newborn son in "Spring 1511"?
(a) Charles.
(b) Ferdinand.
(c) Henry.
(d) Arthur.

10. What does Catalina reassure Harry of on their wedding night?
(a) That England will win a war against France.
(b) That she is still a virgin.
(c) That he will be as good a king as his father was.
(d) That she loves Harry.

11. What secret does Katherine conceal as she leads the English army against the Scots?
(a) Her lack of knowledge of naval warfare.
(b) Her injury.
(c) Her illness.
(d) Her pregnancy.

12. What does the banner Henry reveals say?
(a) The Lion Heart.
(b) Sir Loyal Heart.
(c) Sir True Heart.
(d) Sir Iron Heart.

13. What does Catalina learn about de Puebla after he is recalled to Spain?
(a) That he had a terminal disease.
(b) That he had actually been her friend and ally.
(c) That he had been spying on the King.
(d) That he was not a doctor.

14. In "Spring 1511", when does Katherine note that Lady Margaret Pole always seems to be with her?
(a) During times of war.
(b) During times of stress.
(c) During times of sorrow.
(d) During times of joy.

15. How does Katherine dissuade Henry from joining her father's invasion campaign?
(a) By telling him she is pregnant.
(b) By telling Henry it would support Spain more to fight the French.
(c) By saying her father would sacrifice Henry's army before his own.
(d) By saying his warfare debut should be on a more exciting front.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Katherine and Henry do in the summer of 1509?

2. Why does King Henry's mother suggest that Catalina should be sent home?

3. When does Katherine expect the child she is pregnant with to be born in "Greenwich Palace, May 1510"?

4. How does King Henry explain Catalina's stiffness when he hugs her following his proposal?

5. Why does the King hope that Catalina believes her destiny is to be Queen?

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