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

2. Where is Queen Katherine from?

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

4. Who dies from the illness in #62

5. How old is Mary Boleyn when the story begins?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does George have a black eye?

2. Why is the Boleyn family unsure of who to promote to the King?

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

4. What is Mary's and George's fantasies of a dream life?

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

6. What does Anne find Queen Katherine is still doing?

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

8. What is in the letter Mary receives from her sister Anne?

9. Describe the motivations of the Boleyn family

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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