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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 is Anne's new title?

2. Mary has no regrets for marrying for love in a "world where women are bought and sold as __________."

3. Who thinks Anne just misses Mary?

4. Where was Anne promised she could go if she signed the annulment papers?

5. To whom is Katherine writing appeals?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the new law the Henry legislates?

2. Who marries Henry and Anne and what does he think of Henry's previous marriage?

3. Who are the people who know of Anne's latest pregnancy?

4. With whom is the King in hearings?

5. Who is taken to the tower and imprisoned?

6. What does Anne tell Mary the King can make her?

7. How is Anne seen in the eyes of the English people?

8. When it is time for Mary to go to Hever to see her children, what does Anne inform Mary Anne has done?

9. What does George think is the cause of Anne's temper tantrums?

10. What is Anne promised if she signs the annulment papers quickly?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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