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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue and Part, Catherine of Aragon: Chapter 1, Arthur's Dearest Spouse and Chapter 2, The Princess in his Power.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author hope to do in "The Wives of Henry VIII"?
(a) Prove the rumors right.
(b) Show her readers who the wives of Henry VIII really were.
(c) Present a comprehensive look of Henry VIII's life.
(d) Present the lives of Henry's wives in a more dramatic way.

2. What did Catherine of Aragon receive which many of her contemporaries did not?
(a) An education.
(b) A special medal.
(c) A dowry.
(d) An offer of marriage.

3. For how many years did Catherine of Aragon live as a hostage of Henry VII?
(a) Four years.
(b) Eight days.
(c) Seven years.
(d) Two months.

4. What was the aim of betrothing Catherine of Aragon to an English prince?
(a) To infiltrate the British Army.
(b) To have babies born on English soil.
(c) To forge a treaty between their countries.
(d) To follow through with an old promise between the countries.

5. After her husband's death, what happened to Catherine of Aragon?
(a) She was sent to her home country.
(b) Her dowry was returned to her and she was free to go.
(c) She was betrothed to another.
(d) She was exiled from court.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is blamed for Arthur's lifelong health problems?

2. What was the name of Henry VII's wife?

3. Who is the author of "The Wives of Henry VIII"?

4. What troubled Catherine's parents' marriage?

5. After his wife's death, some believed that Henry VII wished to marry __________.

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