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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. Who dies in 1504?

2. What secret does Katherine conceal as she leads the English army against the Scots?

3. What happens to Katherine in January 1510?

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

5. What does Catalina's father spend his fortunes on in 1504?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the coronation.

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

5. How does Katherine dissuade Henry from joining her father in an invasion of the Moors?

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

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

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

9. What turn of events takes place in 1509, which benefits Catalina?

10. What does King Henry's mother think of Catalina?

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

Discuss the real historical figures that Gregory depicts in the novel. Who are they? Does Gregory depict these figures accurately? Does she change any elements of their lives to further the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the setting of the novel, Tudor England. What are some of the characteristics of this period? How does this period shape the novel? Is the novel an accurate portrayal of Tudor England? Why?

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