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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. Mary chooses not to attend Anne's trial because she does not want to hear the ________.

2. What does Henry make William at Anne's extravagant coronation?

3. Who are the two women Henry is torn between?

4. Who is overlooked for the garter award?

5. What happens to the men who are imprisoned by Henry?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Anne instructed to tell Henry about her miscarriage?

2. What do George and Mary think of the present from #41?

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

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

5. What does Mary say that the secret is of Anne and her success with the King?

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

7. When Mary is summoned back to court, what are the conditions?

8. Why does Anne summon Mary back to court?

9. What does Mary think about Catherine asking to go to court?

10. What does the reader learn about Henry's sexual performance?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many people, after reading "The Other Boleyn Girl" feel the story of Henry VIII is somehow different from the one they've learned in school or on their own.

Part 1: What did you think of the Henry VIII story before you read this book? What were your experiences of it?

Part 2: Do you think this story's portrayal of the history is accurate? Why or why not?

Part 3: How has your opinion of Henry VIII changed? Or has it stayed the same? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Being a homosexual was a crime in the time of Henry VIII. And yet, there are homosexual characters in this novel.

Part 1: Why do you think being a homosexual was considered a crime?

Part 2: Why do you think George was so open about his sexuality, much to the dismay of his sisters?

Part 3: What do you think of the possible child that George and Anne created? What does that possibility say to you about these characters?

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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