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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. Where is the secret court that Cardinal Wolsey has arranged?

2. Who is Queen Katherine's confessor?

3. What is really happening to Queen Katherine?

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

5. Where is Queen Katherine from?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Mary Boleyn.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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