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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. In St. Mary's in the Fields, Norwich, Summer 1487, what shrine does Henry visit?

2. After Cecily marries in Section 4 what will her title be?

3. In Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire, June 1487, where are the mercenaries from who have been paid to win England back for York?

4. What does Henry do with John Lambert Simnel?

5. In Section 4, while Arthur is being christened, what is the dress like that Elizabeth puts on?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Edward allowed to leave the tower and walk with the family to Mass?

2. What is Arthur's christening gown like?

3. What does Elizabeth say about marrying Henry when Margaret asks her if Elizabeth minds in Westminster Palace, London, December 1485?

4. Why does Elizabeth have nightmares about darkness and crowded rooms?

5. Who is John Morton?

6. In Westminster Palace, London, March 1486, how does Elizabeth describe her father?

7. Who does Henry want Elizabeth's mother to marry and why?

8. What is the room like where Elizabeth will spend her confinement before and after her baby is born?

9. Why does Henry's mother wait up for him every night?

10. During the feast of Corpus Christi in 1487, why is Henry afraid to take communion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Henry trusts very few people. Who can Henry trust, and why are there so few people that he finds trustworthy?

Essay Topic 2

Henry is not respected by the people of England. Why does he not inspire trust in the people of England and why do the people of England not trust him?

Essay Topic 3

Henry and Elizabeth have a short period of time when they seem to love one another. How does the relationship between the two change in the novel, and how would you describe their relationship at the end of the book?

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