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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. When Elizabeth's father was alive, when would they ride out of London to visit the other cities of England?

2. On June 17, 1487, how many more men did a messenger say that Henry had against the Irish and German mercenaries?

3. What does Henry do with John Lambert Simnel?

4. In The Tower of London, Spring 1487, what tower are Henry and Elizabeth staying in?

5. In The Tower of London, Spring 1487, what color roses do the people hope a new king will flood the world with?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Westminster Palace, London, March 1486, what does Elizabeth tell Henry that her father used to do when he had to listen to speeches?

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

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

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

5. Who is John Morton?

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

7. In Sheriff Hutton Castle, Yorkshire, Autumn 1485, what does Elizabeth dream?

8. In Westminster Palace, London, Christmas 1486, when does Henry say that he goes to see Arthur and what does he do there?

9. In Sheriff Hutton Castle, Yorkshire, Autumn 1485, who is with Elizabeth at the castle?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Henry and Lady Margaret suspected that Queen Elizabeth was partially responsible for some of the rebellions. Why was Queen Elizabeth suspected of inciting rebellions, and what does the author reveal about her guilt or innocence?

Essay Topic 2

Many of the women in the novel have marriages arranged for them. Why were arranged marriages so common, and what benefits and disadvantages were there of these marriages for the women, especially for Elizabeth, Maggie, and Cecily?

Essay Topic 3

Henry’s mother combines the white rose of the Yorks with the red rose of the Tudors. What is the symbolism of the white and red roses, and what does the Tudor rose symbolize when it is created by combining the two roses?

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