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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word does Henry use to describe life at court while Katherine was away in "Greenwich Palace, May 1510"?
(a) Chaotic.
(b) Lonely.
(c) Awkward.
(d) Quiet.

2. Which of the following is NOT one of the things Katherine should do to become pregnant, according to the Moorish doctor?
(a) Make love on evenings with a full moon.
(b) Ride astride a horse before intercourse.
(c) Drink water that has been boiled.
(d) Eat fruit and vegetables.

3. What does Henry NOT do while Katherine conducts some business in the summer of 1509?
(a) Hunts.
(b) Writes.
(c) Plays tennis.
(d) Archery.

4. According to a rumor that de Fuensalida hears, whom is Harry betrothed to as of 1509?
(a) Catalina's sister.
(b) Anne Boleyn.
(c) The Duke of Anjou's daughter.
(d) Charles's sister, Eleanor.

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

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

7. Why is the Moorish doctor confident that Katherine will be pregnant soon?
(a) She is on good terms with her husband.
(b) The whole nation is praying for it.
(c) She is young and obviously fertile.
(d) She is taking the necessary steps for it to happen.

8. Where does Katherine go to give thanks for her baby son?
(a) Arthur's grave.
(b) A monastery.
(c) A shrine.
(d) An abbey.

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

10. What does Margaret say is the only thing that keeps order at court in "Greenwich Palace, May 1510"?
(a) Henry's erratic behavior.
(b) The promise of an heir being born.
(c) Threats to the courtiers.
(d) Katherine's presence.

11. Who dies in 1504?
(a) Harry's grandmother.
(b) Catalina's father.
(c) Catalina's mother.
(d) King Henry.

12. Which of the following was NOT a reason given by Catalina as to why she married Harry?
(a) She loves Harry.
(b) It was her destiny.
(c) It was what Arthur wanted.
(d) Her mother wanted her to.

13. What does Katherine claim Henry's mistress tricked him into believing?
(a) That the mistress was with child.
(b) That the mistress was a noblewoman.
(c) That the mistress is Catholic.
(d) That the mistress was a virgin.

14. Whom does Katherine believe Henry has had an affair with in "Greenwich Palace, May 1510"?
(a) Jane Hammond.
(b) Mary James.
(c) Anne Stafford.
(d) Elizabeth Bolton.

15. How does Catalina sustain her household in 1504?
(a) By selling off land.
(b) With an allowance from the Tudors.
(c) By begging her family to send money.
(d) By selling off her plates one at a time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Catalina's first royal event?

2. Why is the doctor unable to examine the Queen in the summer of 1509?

3. What does Katherine want to name her future son?

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

5. How does Katherine dissuade Henry from joining her father's invasion campaign?

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