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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 know appeals to Doña Elvira?
2. Who is Arthur's younger brother?
3. What are many of Catalina's ladies doing when Arthur arrives at her bedroom in Chapter 4?
4. What issue does Catalina ask Lady Margaret for advice about?
5. Catalina is told to stay where she is until she is certain of what?
Short Essay Questions
1. What do Catalina and Arthur talk about during their evenings alone together?
2. In "Oxford, Christmas 1501", what does Catalina say she wishes Arthur to realize?
3. What is Arthur's final request of Catalina before his death?
4. What does Catalina tell Doña Elvira their two options are now that Arthur is dead?
5. On her way to London, how does Catalina compare her life to those of her family members?
6. What is Catalina and Arthur's relationship like at the beginning of the chapter, "Oxford, Christmas 1501"?
7. What are Catalina and Arthur's views on a woman leading an army?
8. What does Catalina think of Ludlow Castle?
9. What does King Henry note about his wife Elizabeth in "London, 14th November, 1501"?
10. What preparations does Catalina make to welcome Arthur after they reconcile on their way to Ludlow?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What struggles and obstacles does Katherine face throughout the novel? How do they affect her mentally and emotionally? Is she able to overcome them? If so, how?
Essay Topic 2
Describe the conclusion of the novel "The Constant Princess". What happens at the end of the novel? Are there any unanswered questions? Are there any surprises at the end of the novel? Does the ending stay true to the real historical events? Why might Gregory have chosen to end the story where she does?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the motif of family in the novel "The Constant Princess". Who are Katherine's family members? Do they help or hinder Katherine during her time as Queen? Who are the members of Arthur and Henry's family? Do they help or hinder Katherine during her stay in England?
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