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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 age was Catherine of Aragon when her marriage was arranged?
(a) She was a teenager.
(b) She was an infant.
(c) She was a toddler.
(d) She was an adult.

2. What was Arthur's title?
(a) Prince of Wales.
(b) King of England.
(c) Marquis.
(d) Grand Duke.

3. What do historians question about Arthur and Catherine's marriage?
(a) Whether it was ever consummated.
(b) Whether they lived together during their first year of marriage.
(c) Whether they loved each other.
(d) Whether he could have children.

4. After being stuck in England for many years, how did Catherine finally stand up to the King?
(a) She used her feminine wiles.
(b) She publically announced her return to her country.
(c) She arranged her own transportation to leave the country.
(d) She bribed him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author claim about much of what is widely-believed about Henry VIII's wives?

2. Where did Catherine and Arthur marry?

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

4. How old was Catherine when she traveled to England to meet her husband?

5. What was the aim of betrothing Catherine of Aragon to an English prince?

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