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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. How does King Henry explain Catalina's stiffness when he hugs her following his proposal?
(a) She is stiff because she is unhappy.
(b) She is stiff because she is embarrassed.
(c) She is stiff because he repulses her.
(d) She is stiff because she is still a virgin.

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

3. According to Catalina, what do "old women" have a tendency to do?
(a) Argue against change.
(b) Gossip.
(c) Matchmake.
(d) Dislike her.

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

5. How many times a day does Henry often disobey the rules of confinement to visit Katherine and their newborn son?
(a) Two times.
(b) Ten times.
(c) Twenty times
(d) Five times.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does King Henry inform his son of in June 1503?

2. Whom does Katherine believe Henry has had an affair with in "Greenwich Palace, May 1510"?

3. How long will King Henry wait before making marriage arrangements for his son as of winter, 1503?

4. What happens to Katherine in January 1510?

5. What does Katherine sit listening for, for an hour in "Greenwich Palace, May 1510"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Catalina react when King Henry proposes to her?

2. What does Katherine discover which makes her believe Henry has been unfaithful to her?

3. What do Katherine and Henry decide to name their first-born son and why?

4. What do Katherine and Henry do during the summer of 1509?

5. What does Katherine do to get support from Rome against the Scottish raids?

6. What happens to Catalina's family when her mother dies?

7. What observations does Catalina make about Harry when she is summoned to dine with the family in 1503?

8. What tips does the Moorish doctor give Katherine to increase her chances of becoming pregnant?

9. Describe the coronation.

10. What must Catalina reassure Harry of during their wedding night?

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