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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, The 'Great Matter': Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose plan was it to accuse Anne Boleyn of adultery and treason?
(a) Thomas Cranmer's.
(b) Thomas Cromwell's.
(c) Henry VIII's.
(d) Jane Seymour's.

2. Where was Katherine of Aragon moved to in July, 1533?
(a) Baynard's Castle.
(b) Buckden Palace.
(c) Kimbolton Castle.
(d) Somersham Castle.

3. When did Ferdinand of Aragon have the remainder of Katherine's dowry ready for payment?
(a) 1509.
(b) 1503.
(c) 1506.
(d) 1507.

4. At what time in her life could a woman gain the upper hand?
(a) After her marriage.
(b) As a mother.
(c) As a widow.
(d) During courtship.

5. What did Charles V do to express his disapproval of King Henry VIII's legatine court hearing?
(a) He recalled his ambassador from England.
(b) He wrote a treatise decrying the whole affair.
(c) He declared war on England.
(d) He came to England personally to stand by Queen Katherine.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was the most recent biography, before Weir's, of Henry VIII's wives written?

2. Who was Fray Diego?

3. Over what did King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn argue in August, 1533?

4. Who replaced Archbishop Warham of Canterbury after his death?

5. Over what kind of game did the King get into an argument with a man he assumed to be a rival for Anne's affection?

(see the answer key)

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