2. Which of these songs did Henry VIII compose for Katherine of Aragon?
(a) "Green Groweth the Holly."
(b) "Adieu Madame et Ma Maistresse."
(c) "O Lord, the Maker of All Things."
(d) "Pastime with Good Company."

3. Where did Cardinal Campeggio suggest Katherine go rather than fight for her marriage?
(a) France.
(b) Back to Spain.
(c) A nunnery.
(d) To see the Pope.

4. Which of these people was not a supporter of Queen Katherine?
(a) Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk.
(b) Mary Tudor, the King's sister.
(c) John Fisher, Bishop of Rochester.
(d) Sir Thomas More.

5. What member of the monarchy had married for love before Henry VIII?
(a) Henry VII.
(b) Edward IV.
(c) Richard II.
(d) Prince Arthur.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom did King Henry VIII share his plans to have his first marriage annulled and marry Anne Boleyn?

2. What fruit did Katherine of Aragon adopt as her personal badge?

3. Who became Henry VIII's sister, Mary's, second husband?

4. On what day did the Tudors exchange holiday gifts?

5. What book did Anne Boleyn read that King Henry VIII insisted stay on the list of banned books?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were the two main factors that converged in 1527 to spur King Henry VIII to action regarding the dissolution of his marriage to Katherine of Aragon?

2. What are the different portraits painted of Anne Boleyn by her biographers?

3. Describe the state of women's rights during the Tudor period.

4. Describe the appearance of King Henry VIII.

5. Why was the confessor, Fray Diego, so controversial in Katherine of Aragon's household?

6. Describe the Princess Mary's childhood.

7. What was the custom for a queen who was about to give birth?

8. How did Henry VIII earn the title "Fidei Defensor"?

9. What was the Renaissance Court?

10. Why was King Henry VII so eager to marry his eldest son to one of Spain's princesses?

(see the answer keys)

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