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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. What color doublet does Gardiner interrogate Cromwell about in Part 6, "Mirror"?

2. In Part 4, "Nonsuch," from where does Norfolk think Henry should get a bride?

3. In Part 4, "Corpus Christi, what does the Emperor say he will settle on Lady Mary if she marrries Dom Luis?

4. How old was Thomas More when Cromwell was an apprentice to his uncle John and had to take dinner to him?

5. When is Geoffrey Pole arrested in Part 4, "Corpus Christi"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Mary say in Part 5, "Ascension Day," about marrying into Cleves?

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

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

5. Who ruled after Henry's death?

6. In Part 5, "Twelfth Night," what does Henry think when he sees the likeness of Anna of Cleves that Holbein paints?

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

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

9. What illness attacks Cromwell in Part 5, "Ascension Day," and what are the symptoms?

10. In Part 5, "Ascension Day," what does Chapuys say about his career and Cromwell's career?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Life is very different for men and women in medieval times. How are the roles of men and women different in medieval times? Do women still have power and the ability to fight for what they want?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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