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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 1493, how old is Elizabeth's grandmother Cecily Duchess of York?

2. In 1495, where does Lady Margaret's friend John Morton stay?

3. When is Elizabeth's daughter Mary born?

4. In Windsor Castle, Summer 1488, who does Henry say that Sir Edward Brampton's page is now working for?

5. In December 1491, what port is loyal to Henry?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who points out the beacons in the summer of 1495 and how does that person feel about the beacons?

2. In 1492, what is Henry like after he marches on France and receives a promise that the boy will be turned over him?

3. Who are the Cornishmen and why do they start grumbling in 1497?

4. What army does Charles of France send and where in 1491?

5. In Greenwich Palace, London, June 1492, what does Elizabeth hear, and what does she realize that she is hearing?

6. In 1496, who does the boy who claims to be Richard marry?

7. What happens when Henry marches on France in 1492?

8. What role has Henry's uncle Jasper played in his life?

9. What awakens Elizabeth in the autumn of 1495?

10. In Westminster Palace, London, Autumn 1491, what does Henry say about Queen Elizabeth?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Elizabeth tries to help Henry learn how to be a confident king. How do Henry’s fears and anxieties interfere with his ability to rule his country and inspire his people as a leader?

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 and his mother are consumed by fear. Why are Henry and his mother so fearful and how does their fear lead to paranoia and interfere with Henry's efforts to rule England?

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