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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Catalina's mother order to be built in after the camp is destroyed?

2. When does Catalina admit she is not pregnant?

3. How is the camp destroyed in Chapter 1?

4. Whom does Lady Margaret blame for her brother's death?

5. How many times per month is Arthur officially permitted to visit Catalina's rooms?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Catalina offend her sister-in-law in "London, 14th November, 1501"?

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

3. Why does Henry decide to send Arthur away in "London, 14th November, 1501"?

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

5. In the chapter, "Oxford, Christmas 1501", how does Catalina vex Arthur after he publicly announces that he will be coming to her room at night?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the presence of religion in "The Constant Princess". Is Katherine a religious person? How does religion play a part in the decisions of both Katherine and the King?

Essay Topic 2

What are the different roles of the English monarchy during the Tudor Era? What titles does Katherine hold during her marriages? What duties is she expected to perform?

Essay Topic 3

Henry goes to great lengths to acquire an annulment from Katherine of Aragon. Discuss how he goes about doing this and why.

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