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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Katherine of Aragon refuse to surrender to Anne Boleyn?
(a) A christening gown.
(b) A gold collar.
(c) The Crown Jewels.
(d) Her crown.

2. Who was executed at the Tower of London on July 28, 1540?
(a) Thomas Cranmer.
(b) Thomas Cromwell.
(c) Sir Thomas Wyatt.
(d) Geoffrey Pole.

3. What title was given to Thomas Cromwell in January, 1535?
(a) Bishop of York.
(b) Lord Chancellor of England.
(c) Lord Mayor of London.
(d) Vicar General.

4. What color did King Henry VIII wear to mourn Queen Jane?
(a) Red.
(b) White.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Black.

5. Over what did King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn argue in August, 1533?
(a) Religious reforms.
(b) Where their child should be born.
(c) What to name the baby.
(d) His infidelity.

6. Which of these men was not one assisted by Anne Boleyn?
(a) Reginald Pole.
(b) Thomas Winter.
(c) Henry Carey.
(d) Nicholas Bourbon.

7. With whom did King Henry VIII begin an affair in September, 1535?
(a) Madge Shelton.
(b) Anne Gainsford.
(c) Jane Seymour.
(d) Mary Boleyn.

8. Which of these men arrested in conjunction with Queen Anne's alleged crimes was arrested, but never charged?
(a) Sir Henry Norris.
(b) Sir Thomas Wyatt.
(c) Lord Rochford.
(d) William Brereton.

9. Who expressed sorrow to the King after hearing of Anne's arrest?
(a) Jane Seymour.
(b) The Duke of Norfolk.
(c) Thomas Cromwell.
(d) Thomas Cranmer.

10. What did Anne give Henry for Christmas in 1533?
(a) A gold basin with a working fountain.
(b) A portrait of the baby Elizabeth.
(c) Gold arrows for hunting.
(d) A silver cup engraved with their initials.

11. Who became the King's mistress in February, 1535?
(a) Madge Shelton.
(b) Anne Gainsford.
(c) Elizabeth Holland.
(d) Jane Seymour.

12. Which of these was not issued from Pope Clement in the summer of 1533?
(a) An official censure of Henry's refusal to follow his decrees.
(b) A validation of King Henry VIII's marriage to Katherine of Aragon.
(c) An annulment of the proceedings of the Dunstable court.
(d) A statement claiming King Henry VIII's marriage to Anne Boleyn was null and void.

13. Who did King Henry VIII begin courting in April, 1540?
(a) Anne of Cleves.
(b) Anne Basset.
(c) Winifred, Lady Edgecombe.
(d) Katherine Howard.

14. With whom was Katherine Parr discussing marriage when the King sent him abroad?
(a) John Dudley, Lord Lisle.
(b) Sir John Throckmorton.
(c) Sir Thomas Seymour.
(d) Sir Anthony Denny.

15. Who died on December 21, 1536?
(a) Thomas Cromwell.
(b) Sir John Seymour.
(c) Thomas Boleyn, Earl of Wiltshire.
(d) Princess Mary.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Anne's accused lovers confessed?

2. What gift did King Henry VIII present to Anne Boleyn in August, 1533?

3. Which of Anne's accused lovers was a musician?

4. Where were King Henry VIII and Katherine Howard married?

5. What was the rebellion of autumn, 1536 known as?

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