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

2. One of the individuals whom Henry considered betrothing his daughter to was ___________.
(a) The Prince of Greece.
(b) The King of Scots.
(c) The Prince of France.
(d) The King of Portugal.

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

4. How big was the age difference between Henry's daughter and Charles of Austria?
(a) Nineteen years.
(b) Thirty-two years.
(c) Twenty years.
(d) Fourteen years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which nations were involved in the gathering which took place in 1520?

2. After Arthur's death, what caused Henry VII to be displeased with Catherine's father?

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

4. Whom did Henry have a son with in 1519?

5. What did Henry name his first illegitimate son?

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