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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Henry claim about the appearance of Anna of Cleves' nude body?
(a) It was true beauty.
(b) It reminded him of Anne Boleyn.
(c) It showed signs of abuse.
(d) It was evident she was not a virgin.

3. What added urgency to Henry's need to divorce Catherine of Aragon in 1532?
(a) Rumors spread that Henry was incapable of getting things done.
(b) England went to war with Spain.
(c) Catherine wanted to remarry.
(d) Anne Boleyn became pregnant.

4. What was Henry disguised as when he rode to meet Anna of Cleves for the first time?
(a) A guard.
(b) A messenger.
(c) A monk.
(d) A beggar.

5. What did Henry promise Anna of Cleves when he decided to end their marriage?
(a) He would find another husband for her.
(b) He would name a town after her.
(c) He would regard her as his own sister.
(d) He would never go to war against Cleves.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long had Henry been trying to divorce Catherine of Aragon?

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

3. Following Queen Jane's death, whom did Henry send to see every one of his potential brides?

4. Where was Henry when he learned of Katherine's indiscretions?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Henry deal with Catherine of Aragon every time she attempted to fight for her marriage? During this time, what did Henry prevent Catherine from doing?

2. What would Henry eventually claim about Anna of Cleve's nude body?

3. What was unique about Henry's first meeting with Anna of Cleves?

4. What was Henry's opinion of Anna of Cleves after meeting her for the first time?

5. What did Henry offer Anna of Cleves in order to end their marriage?

6. Whom did Katherine Howard have affairs with while living at her grandmother's home?

7. After Henry bade goodbye to Catherine and left for Woodstock, where was she taken?

8. What brought about the end of Henry's marriage to Katherine Howard?

9. What charges did Anne Boleyn face when she was put on trial?

10. What occurred on May 17th, 1536?

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