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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. Where is Queen Katherine from?

2. What does Mary name her first child?

3. Who is Queen Katherine's confessor?

4. What does Mary not like about the answer to #79?

5. What does George have when Mary returns to the court?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens as a result of Mary's second pregnancy?

2. Why does George have a black eye?

3. Describe Anne's condition in the section "Summer 1528."

4. Why has Cardinal Wolsey arranged a secret court at Westminster?

5. When is Anne not treated by all as the Queen of England?

6. Describe the motivations of the Boleyn family

7. What happens to Henry Fitzroy since the King is so desperate for an heir?

8. What does King Henry send as gifts to Mary's baby once she is born?

9. What does Henry do at the May celebration?

10. Describe Mary Boleyn.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mary, in the end, chooses a very different life than Anne.

Part 1: Why do you think Mary chooses the simpler life?

Part 2: What does Mary's choice say about her and about her motivations?

Part 3: At the end, Mary still feels she would like to go back to court someday. Why do you think she still longs for that life?

Essay Topic 2

Mary is the sister that is asked to do a lot for the family, and she rarely questions it.

Part 1: Why do you think Mary goes along with the plans of her family?

Part 2: What are some of the things Mary does that she disagrees with?

Part 3: Do you think Mary feels like a pawn in the court life? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

At its core, "The Other Boleyn Girl" is a story of wanting power in the world. Anne wants it. Mary thinks she wants it. And their family will do anything to get it.

Part 1: How does Anne strive to gain power and position in this novel? Is it effective?

Part 2: How does Mary strive to gain power and position in this novel? Is it effective?

Part 3: What does the Howard-Boleyn family do to gain power in this novel? Is it effective?

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