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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 5, "Twelfth Night," when is a contract of marriage signed in Dusseldorf?

2. When Stephen Gardiner returns to England, how long has he been gone from England in Part 4, "Corpus Christi"?

3. How long was Cromwell in prison before he is executed?

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

5. In Part 5, "Ascension," when does Cromwell wake with an aching head, stiff neck, and upset stomach before he goes to a council meeting?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who ruled after Henry's death?

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

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

4. What does a gravedigger find in Part 4, "Nonsuch"?

5. In Part 4, "Nonsuch," what happens to the King when he is up-country?

6. What happened to the Howards after Cromwell's death?

7. What rooms does Cromwell occupy in the London Tower?

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

9. How is Cromwell arrested?

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

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

A spoiler in literature is an element in a story that reveals plot elements. What are some titles of chapters? How do those titles indicate what will happen in a chapter? Are the chapter titles spoilers?

Essay Topic 3

Cromwell visits Dorothea, Wolsey’s illegitimate daughter. Why does Cromwell visit Dorothea? Why does he feel responsible for her even when she repudiates him?

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