The White Princess Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Philippa Gregory
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 131 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The White Princess Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Philippa Gregory
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 131 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 Westminster Palace, London, Autumn 1485, how old is Elizabeth's mother?

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

3. In Westminster Palace, London, December 1485, how many courses are there for the dinner when Henry and his court come to eat with Elizabeth and her family?

4. In On the Great North Road, Autumn 1485, how many York boys are left?

5. In Westminster Palace, London, Autumn 1485, what month does Henry decide it is safe to have his coronation?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does Elizabeth wear and how does she look on the day that she marries Henry?

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

8. In the summer of 1487 in Norwich, how do Elizabeth and Henry celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi?

9. Who is John Morton?

10. In Westminster Palace, London, November 1485, how does Elizabeth describe Henry Tudor?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Elizabeth’s marriage to Henry was politically motivated. What role did politics in fifteenth century England play in the private lives of noble families and how were individuals expected to give their lives for political gain?

Essay Topic 2

Henry would not have married Elizabeth if she was barren. Why was having children so important, and how did children represent stability for their families?

Essay Topic 3

Henry was devastated when his uncle Jasper died. What was the relationship between Henry and Jasper, and why was Henry so devastated when his uncle died?

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