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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Shortly after Catherine of Aragon's death, what happened to Anne Boleyn?
(a) She had a miscarriage.
(b) She was attacked by an angry mob.
(c) She was given a new title and more property.
(d) She was accused of killing Katherine of Aragon.

2. To what person of high-standing was Anna of Cleves related?
(a) Her brother, a duke.
(b) Her father, a King.
(c) Her brother, a marquess.
(d) Her uncle, an Emperor.

3. Where was Anne Boleyn taken after she was arrested in 1536?
(a) To St. James' Palace.
(b) The Tower of London.
(c) To Westminster Abbey.
(d) One of Henry's palaces outside London.

4. What does the author suggest may have caused Katherine Howard to be distracted from her marriage?
(a) Her newly found religious fervor.
(b) Henry's constant absence as he led his army.
(c) Spending time with courtiers who were her own age.
(d) Henry's weight gain.

5. Why did Katherine Howard come to court?
(a) To marry a courtier.
(b) To become the court singer.
(c) To receive an education.
(d) To serve Anna of Cleves.

6. Following Queen Jane's death, whom did Henry send to see every one of his potential brides?
(a) A portrait artist.
(b) A physician.
(c) Mary, his daughter.
(d) The Archbishop.

7. On the same day that Anne's accused lovers were executed, what decree was issued?
(a) A decree that took away Henry's power in the Church.
(b) A decree which dissolved Henry and Anne's marriage.
(c) A decree which lessened the punishment for adultery.
(d) A decree to remove Princess Elizabeth from Henry's line of succession.

8. How many men were accused of having affairs with Anne Boleyn?
(a) Five.
(b) Seven.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

9. What did Henry and Jane name their firstborn son?
(a) Charles.
(b) Edward.
(c) Henry.
(d) Thomas.

10. Whom did Katherine Howard have an affair with when she was seventeen?
(a) Francis Throckmorton.
(b) Francis Dereham.
(c) Francis Drake.
(d) Francis Knollys.

11. After banishing Catherine of Aragon, what did Henry attempt to get world leaders to accept?
(a) Catherine of Aragon as an adulterer.
(b) A multi-nation treaty.
(c) Anne Boleyn as his consort.
(d) Henry as a religious leader.

12. Which of the following was NOT a charge Anne Boleyn faced?
(a) Treason.
(b) Incest.
(c) Infidelity.
(d) Theft.

13. After marrying Jane Seymour, what did Henry decide to do for Mary, his daughter?
(a) Build a country home for her.
(b) Reinstate her as one of his heirs.
(c) Choose her husband for her.
(d) Send her to stay with her mother's family in Spain.

14. What is the title of Chapter 12?
(a) The King's disappointment.
(b) To The Manor Born.
(c) The Third Marriage.
(d) The Great Change.

15. What did Anne and Henry name their firstborn child?
(a) Jane.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Frances.

Short Answer Questions

1. After giving birth, what did Jane Seymour contract?

2. What did Henry claim about the appearance of Anna of Cleves' nude body?

3. What about Anne's personality quickly began to irritate the King after they married?

4. Who judged the marriage between Henry and Catherine of Aragon to be invalid in May 1532?

5. What did Henry promise Anna of Cleves when he decided to end their marriage?

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