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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Arthur's younger brother?
(a) Stephen.
(b) Richard.
(c) Thomas.
(d) Harry.

2. Why does Catalina insist on meeting Lady Margaret in private?
(a) Because she intends to scold Lady Margaret.
(b) Because she does not want to start any gossip.
(c) So that Arthur doesn't find out.
(d) In case there is a scene.

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

4. Who is Edward Stafford?
(a) The Duke of Essex.
(b) The Duke of Normandy.
(c) The Duke of Norfolk.
(d) The Duke of Buckingham.

5. Why does Margaret want Arthur and Catalina to go away for the winter?
(a) Their boredom might lead to a pregnancy.
(b) She hopes the harsh conditions will make Catalina ill.
(c) She cannot stand having them around her.
(d) Margaret feels life at court is too dangerous for them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What change does Dr. de Puebla notice in Catalina?

2. Whom did Catalina say she thought was coming to her bedroom?

3. What is Doña Elvira doing when Catalina tells everyone else to leave the room?

4. Why does Arthur note he is feeling kindly toward his wife in Chapter 4?

5. When does Catalina admit she is not pregnant?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Edward Stafford tell Catalina about Harry?

2. What do Catalina and Arthur talk about during their evenings alone together?

3. What does Catalina lament about the letter she receives from her mother?

4. Why does Catalina refuse to tell anyone she is not pregnant for so long?

5. What does Catalina tell Doña Elvira their two options are now that Arthur is dead?

6. What is Catalina and Arthur's relationship like at the beginning of the chapter, "Oxford, Christmas 1501"?

7. What does King Henry fear about Catalina before he meets her?

8. Why do the generals object to Isabella's ruling to build a fortress?

9. What is Arthur's final request of Catalina before his death?

10. Where is Catalina sent when she is fifteen?

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