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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 has King Henry lost with Queen Katherine?

2. The joyous news was that the French had been defeated at ________.

3. What does King Henry refuse to do?

4. Who is sent to Hever for Christmas?

5. Who does Anne adopt, much to the dismay of Mary?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has the Queen defied the King's order?

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

3. What is happening as Mary's pregnancy continues?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why does King Henry refuse to joust?

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 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 3

Many authors use foreshadowing to give the reader hints as to events to come. In the very first chapter, Mary's conversation with her mother seems to foreshadow the rest of the book.

Part 1: What happens in the conversation between Mary and her mother?

Part 2: How does this conversation foreshadow other parts of the book?

Part 3: What does this conversation say about Mary? About her mother?

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