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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Catherine of Aragon: Chapter 3, Golden World, Chapter 4, Example of Wedlock, and Chapter 5, Without an Heir Male.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Which of Catherine of Aragon's relatives is noted for leading armies on the battlefield?
(a) Her uncle.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her grandfather.

5. Which title did Henry bestow on his illegitimate son in Chapter 5?
(a) Duke of Lancaster.
(b) Duke of Richmond.
(c) Duke of Cornwall.
(d) Duke of York.

Short Answer Questions

1. What age was Catherine of Aragon approaching in the early 1520s?

2. What was the result of Catherine of Aragon's first pregnancy?

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

4. What did Catherine of Aragon deny about her marriage to Arthur until her death?

5. What did Catherine of Aragon and Henry name their firstborn son?

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