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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 Katherine's only child and legitimate child with Henry?

2. How old is Princess Katherine?

3. Who is sent by the Pope to make a determination on King Henry's marriage?

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

5. What do Anne and Mary do when Anne arrives at court?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Mary confess to the Queen?

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

4. Why doesn't Henry share a bed with Mary over the Christmas holiday?

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

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

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

8. Describe the motivations of the Boleyn family

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

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 sibling relationships in this story are different from what one today might consider appropriate.

Part 1: Describe the relationship between Mary and George.

Part 2: Describe the relationship between Anne and George.

Part 3: Describe the scenes in which George and Anne seemed to cross a line of decency in their relationship. Describe at least 2 situations.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Anne seems to have some self esteem issues in this story, going back and forth between feeling like a whore to feeling like the most powerful person in the world.

Part 1: Give some examples of how Anne seems to have low self esteem. What does she do/say that makes you believe this?

Part 2: Are there times when Anne is simply content? If not, why not?

Part 3: Do you think Anne is a happy person when she gets what she wants? Why or why not?

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