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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. What does Lady Margaret advise would make Catalina's life easier?
(a) If there was a baby on the way.
(b) If she spent more time with her mother-in-law.
(c) If she learned to speak without a Spanish accent.
(d) If she showed more devotion to God.

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

3. Who is Catalina's mother?
(a) Maria of Spain.
(b) Honoria of Spain.
(c) Lucila of Spain.
(d) Isabella of Spain.

4. On what day is Arthur buried?
(a) St. George's Day.
(b) Easter.
(c) St. Stephen's Day.
(d) Christmas Day.

5. What change does Dr. de Puebla notice in Catalina?
(a) She has become selfish.
(b) She has become dull and listless.
(c) She has become sensitive.
(d) She has become hardened.

Short Answer Questions

1. At Ludlow, what does Catalina write about in February?

2. What is a duenna?

3. Why does Catalina snap her fingers while dancing?

4. What does Catalina say she must do before going to bed in Chapter 4?

5. Why does Margaret want Arthur and Catalina to go away for the winter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Catalina and Arthur's views on a woman leading an army?

2. What political effect does King Henry hope Catalina and Arthur's marriage will have?

3. What does Catalina think about the future on her way to London?

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

5. In "Oxford, Christmas 1501", what does Catalina say she wishes Arthur to realize?

6. What does Catalina have a love for at the palace at Granada?

7. For what reason does Catalina tell Doña Elvira she never said anything about her unconsummated marriage?

8. How does Arthur treat Catalina on their voyage after they leave Oxford?

9. What does Catalina think of Ludlow Castle?

10. Why does Margaret think Arthur and Catalina should be sent together to Ludlow Castle?

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