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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. Who is sent to Hever for Christmas?

2. What is Queen Katherine still doing for Henry?

3. What does Mary name her first child?

4. Who dies from the illness in #62

5. What does Mary tell Anne Henry will not tolerate?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does King Henry refuse to joust?

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

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

4. Describe Mary Boleyn.

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

6. What are George's sisters' reactions to his confession of love for Francis Weston?

7. What does Henry do at the May celebration?

8. How does Anne make sure Cardinal Wolsey does not stand in the way of her plans?

9. Why has the Queen missed her "courses"?

10. How does Anne attempt to have control over her sister?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The constant searching for power and favors from the King make the Howard-Boleyn family something of an enigma to many modern readers.

Part 1: What is the goal of the Howard-Boleyn family?

Part 2: How does the family work to achieve their goal?

Part 3: Do you think this is a loving family? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

While Anne Boleyn seems to get more of the attention in history books, she is certainly something different than the title of this novel suggests.

Part 1: Do you think Anne or Mary was the more important Boleyn girl? Why did you choose the answer you did?

Part 2: If you have read about Anne Boleyn before, how has your opinion changed of her?

Part 3: After seeing the progression of events in the story, is Mary a lesser or a greater character in terms of her growth in the novel? Why?

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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