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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. In Part 4, "Nonsuch" since the new year where are there rumors of the king's death?

2. How much will need to be spent to repair harbors and castles in Part 4, "Corpus Christi"?

3. By September in Part 5, "Twelfth Night," how many red deer does a survey count?

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

5. How many handguns does Riche say that were found at Austin Friars in Part 6, "Mirror"?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the end of Part 4, "Corpus Christi," what news is there of Geoffrey Pole?

2. Who is the eel boy that Cromwell remembers from childhood?

3. How does Cromwell plan his own Ascension Day?

4. What are Cromwell's thoughts and actions as he dies?

5. In Part 4, "Corpus Christi," what recordkeeping does Cromwell institute and why?

6. How long is Katherine Howard queen, and what happens to her?

7. When does Anna leave home to travel to Calais, and how does she travel?

8. Who is Mabel Brigge, and what is her crime?

9. What does Christophe say about the dispostion of Cromwell's property?

10. In Part 4, "Corpus Christi," how does Cromwell get Geoffrey Pole to talk?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe something using the five senses to help readers experience what a character is experiencing. How does the author use imagery to help readers imagine the world she has created?

Essay Topic 2

Gregory believes that his father wanted to marry his wife. Why did Gregory believe that his father wanted to marry his wife? Why did Gregory have that misconception? And how did it affect the relationship between Gregory and his father?

Essay Topic 3

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does the author use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers make the writing more interesting?

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