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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. How old was Cromwell when he saw a woman burned?

2. When Cromwell's house was ransacked, who led those who came to take his valuables?

3. What color was the chest that came up missing in Part 6, "Mirror"?

4. In Part 5, "Magnificence," how much money does York's treasurer say that he needs by week's end?

5. What color robe does Cromwell think he sees on his master as he puts his head on the executioner's block?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the King having built in Surrey, and what will it be like in Part 4, "Nonsuch"?

2. What is found while Richard builds his new house at Hinchingbrooke?

3. What mineral does Duke Wilhelm control, and why is it important?

4. What happens to Christophe as Cromwell is taken to his execution?

5. What happened to Gregory and Richard after Cromwell's death?

6. What is Anne of Cleves life like after her annulment?

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

8. In Part 4, "Nonsuch," who is discussed as a possible bride for the king at Candlemas?

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

10. What does Rafe say about Cromwell's arrest?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Henry is a man, but he is also the kingdom and a legend. What is the difference between Henry as a man and the legend? How is what he represents different from who he is?

Essay Topic 2

Analogies are used to compare an unfamiliar object or idea to a familiar one in an attempt to explain the unfamiliar. How does the author use analogies in the book? How do analogies help readers understand unfamiliar ideas or understand events or characters?

Essay Topic 3

Cromwell often remembers the past. Why does Cromwell remember his past? How does Cromwell’s past affect his life?

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