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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. Whose execution is Mary watching at the beginning?

2. Who is Katherine's only child and legitimate child with Henry?

3. Who is Henry VIII's only bastard son?

4. When Princess Mary is said to be near death, who goes to see her?

5. Anne needs to be _______ before she can be in bed with Henry VIII.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the letter from Mary's father have to tell her?

2. Why does Mary shed tears over the cutting of little Henry's hair?

3. Describe the motivations of the Boleyn family

4. Why do people assume Mary is carrying a boy this time?

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

6. What does King Henry do when he hears Mary is pregnant with his child?

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

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

9. How does King Henry take control of the church?

10. Why does King Henry refuse to joust?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Love seems to be more of a commodity than an actual emotion in this novel at times.

Part 1: Who are some of the characters that are actually in love in this story?

Part 2: How is real love demonstrated in these relationships?

Part 3: Do you think Anne is capable of love? Why or why not?

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

The King changes many rules in order to make the world the way he wants it to operate.

Part 1: List some of the rules the King made up in order to ensure he got what he wanted.

Part 2: What do you think the King's abuse of power says about him?

Part 3: Do you agree that the King should be able to change any rule on a whim? Why or why not?

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