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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 4, Corpus Christi, what has the king offered Lord Lisle for his service per year?
(a) 250 pounds.
(b) 100 pounds.
(c) 400 pounds.
(d) 200 pounds.

2. In Part 5, "Ascension," when does Cromwell say that Bainbridge died from poison 25 years ago?
(a) July 5.
(b) July 14.
(c) July 31.
(d) July 28.

3. Who orders that English ships be detained in Lowland ports in Part 5, "Ascension Day"?
(a) France.
(b) Brussels.
(c) Spain.
(d) Amstersdam.

4. In Part 5, "Ascension Day," what color is the Spanish leather that is used for Call-Me's gloves?
(a) Blue.
(b) Gray.
(c) Black.
(d) Red.

5. How old was Thomas More when Cromwell was an apprentice to his uncle John and had to take dinner to him?
(a) 13 or 14.
(b) 16.
(c) 17.
(d) 14 or 15.

6. Who does Dr. Butts say in Part 5, "Ascension," has measles?
(a) Somer children.
(b) Sadler children.
(c) Spencer children.
(d) Wyatt children.

7. How far apart in age are Lady Mary and Anna of Cleves?
(a) 36 months.
(b) A year.
(c) 18 months.
(d) About 2 years.

8. How much will need to be spent to repair harbors and castles in Part 4, "Corpus Christi"?
(a) 30,000.
(b) 20,000.
(c) 5,000.
(d) 10,000.

9. Where does Cromwell get money to support himself in Part 6, "Mirror"?
(a) Norfolk.
(b) Gregory.
(c) The King.
(d) Richard.

10. In Part 6, "Mirror," how many people does Gardiner say are in Cromwell's household?
(a) 3,000.
(b) 2,300.
(c) 550.
(d) 1,200.

11. What bone does Cromwell threaten to break when Geoffrey Pole refuses to provide information in Part 4, "Corpus Christi"?
(a) Leg.
(b) Arm.
(c) Hand.
(d) Finger.

12. How old is Mabel Brigge, who is fasting against the king and the Duke of Norfolk in Part 4, "Nonsuch"?
(a) 41.
(b) 24.
(c) 21.
(d) 32.

13. When Stephen Gardiner returns to England, how long has he been gone from England in Part 4, "Corpus Christi"?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 4 years.
(d) 3 years.

14. How long after Cromwell's arrest is a bill of attainder brought to Parliament?
(a) 5 days.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 11 days.
(d) 9 days.

15. At Greenwich this Easter, how much does Mary spend for clothes for the feast in Part 5, "Ascension Day"?
(a) 400 pounds.
(b) 200 pounds.
(c) 500 pounds.
(d) 300 pounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 4, "Corpus Christi," what nunnery is surrendering?

2. In Part 6, "Mirror," who previously occupied the rooms that Cromwell occupies in the Tower?

3. In Part 5, "Ascension Day," where is the monk from whom Cromwell inquires about after visiting Gertrude?

4. On Cromwell's last night, how many women does he dream stand veiled by his bed in Part 6, "Mirror"?

5. In Part 4, "Nonsuch," when the Imperial envoys from the Emperor arrive to talk about Christina, what instrument does Lady Mary play?

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