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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. Catherine of Aragon and Henry's firstborn son died of ___________.
(a) A plague.
(b) Rheumatic heart disease.
(c) Unknown causes.
(d) Scarlet fever.

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

3. Who is the author of "The Wives of Henry VIII"?
(a) Alison Weir.
(b) Antonia Fraser.
(c) James P. Carley.
(d) Margaret George.

4. 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 did not agree with Henry's politics.
(c) Catherine's father had not yet paid her dowry.
(d) Catherine's father would not allow Catherine to remain in England.

5. In what month did Catherine of Aragon and Arthur marry?
(a) September.
(b) February.
(c) May.
(d) November.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do historians wonder why Henry VIII married Catherine of Aragon?

2. How old was Prince Henry when Arthur and Catherine married?

3. How long were Catherine and Arthur married before his death?

4. What country was Catherine of Aragon from?

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

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