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

2. George tells Mary the court would corrupt a _______.

3. Who is summoned back to the court, without their spouse or child?

4. Who is Henry riding with as he makes his way to the tower?

5. From whom does Mary receive a letter?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Anne summon Mary back to court?

3. What does Anne have built for Henry for a New Year present?

4. Who is the King lustfully torn between now?

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

6. Why should Mary have been arrested, too?

7. Why will Anne not allow Mary to go to Hever?

8. What do Anne and George do to help Anne's stillbirth?

9. Who is taken to the tower and imprisoned?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mary has to betray Queen Katherine in the story, saying she feels she has no choice. Is this really the truth?

Part 1: What does Mary do that ends up betraying the Queen?

Part 2: What rationalization does Mary give for her actions?

Part 3: Do you agree she had no choice? Why or why not? What else could she have done if you felt she did have a choice?

Essay Topic 2

Mary, in the end, chooses a very different life than Anne.

Part 1: Why do you think Mary chooses the simpler life?

Part 2: What does Mary's choice say about her and about her motivations?

Part 3: At the end, Mary still feels she would like to go back to court someday. Why do you think she still longs for that life?

Essay Topic 3

Mary seems to fall in love with King Henry VIII pretty easily, a little too easily for some readers. But is this really the case?

Part 1: What does Mary see in Henry VIII that makes him attractive to her?

Part 2: Is Mary talked into her feelings for the King? If so, how?

Part 3: Do you believe Mary actually loved the King? Why or why not?

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