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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. Who was Catherine of Aragon's father?
(a) Edward of Glocestershire.
(b) Ferdinand of Aragon.
(c) Eric of Champagne.
(d) Domingos of Guarda.

2. After Arthur's death, what caused Henry VII to be displeased with Catherine's father?
(a) Catherine's father would not accept Henry's bribe.
(b) Catherine's father would not allow Catherine to remain in England.
(c) Catherine's father did not agree with Henry's politics.
(d) Catherine's father had not yet paid her dowry.

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

4. How old was Prince Henry when Arthur and Catherine married?
(a) Eighteen years old.
(b) Sixteen years old.
(c) Fourteen years old.
(d) Ten years old.

5. What troubled Catherine's parents' marriage?
(a) Money issues.
(b) Her father's infidelity.
(c) Her mother's depression.
(d) Her mother's inability to have more children.

Short Answer Questions

1. After being stuck in England for many years, how did Catherine finally stand up to the King?

2. Which royal house did Henry VII hope to create a bond with through marriage?

3. After her husband's death, what did Catherine of Aragon often struggle to do?

4. After her husband's death, what happened to Catherine of Aragon?

5. What age was Catherine of Aragon when her marriage was arranged?

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