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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. In Westminster Palace, London, April 1486, how many days will Lady Margaret ride out with her son before returning to London?

3. When Henry asks Elizabeth to dance in Westminster Palace, London, December 1485, who is Elizabeth's partner?

4. In Westminster Palace, London, Christmas 1486, where is a boy claiming to be the bastard son of Elizabeth's father?

5. In Westminster Palace, London, May 1486, where are the Stafford brothers fighting against Henry?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Elizabeth tell Margaret that she and Edward will not dine with Henry and his court in Westminster Palace, London, December 1485?

3. In June of 1487 when Henry goes to battle, what does Elizabeth say to him before he goes?

4. What is Elizabeth told when she asks if she can nurse her baby?

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

6. Who was St. Margaret of Hungary?

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

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

9. Where does Elizabeth's uncle Edward Woodville tell her he is going in Westminster Palace, London, Christmas 1486?

10. What does Lady Margaret do while Henry is being threatened by Lovell and the Staffords?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Elizabeth sometimes compares Henry to her father. What does the author reveal about what makes a good king through the examples of these two men?

Essay Topic 2

There are double standards for men and women in the novel. What are some double standards that Elizabeth deals with, and how do they complicate her life?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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