View a FREE sample

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On what day is Arthur buried?

2. Why does Catalina snap her fingers while dancing?

3. Why does Catalina show her sister-in-law the sapphire necklace?

4. How does Arthur treat Catalina unkindly in Chapter 4?

5. What is the continuing journey to Ludlow like for Catalina?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Catalina do to avoid making love with Arthur in the chapter, "Oxford, Christmas 1501"?

2. On her way to London, how does Catalina compare her life to those of her family members?

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

4. What does Edward Stafford tell Catalina about Harry?

5. Whom does Catalina send for immediately upon returning to Croydon Palace after Arthur's death?

6. What does Harry present Catalina with as a wedding gift? What does he ask for in turn?

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

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

9. What is promised by the conquering Spaniards in "Granada"?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the conflicts of the novel "The Constant Princess". What are some examples of conflict in the novel? How do these conflicts involve and affect Katherine? How are these conflicts resolved?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the death motif in the novel "The Constant Princess". Who dies in the novel and why? How do these deaths, particularly one, affect Katherine?

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?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 743 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample