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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Catherine of Aragon first taken after being banished by King Henry?

2. Where was Jane Seymour buried?

3. How is the first meeting between Anna of Cleves and King Henry described?

4. In what season was Jane Seymour supposed to be crowned in a ceremony?

5. Which area of Henry's kingdom was particularly restless due to the religious revolution?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Queen Jane's death, what was the goal of Henry's advisors as they searched for his next wife?

2. What did the Act of Restraint of Appeals allow for?

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

4. As their marriage continued, what did Anne do which made Henry increasingly displeased with her.?

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

6. What occurred on May 17th, 1536?

7. What did Anne and Henry name their firstborn child together? What caught everyone by surprise when this baby was born?

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

9. 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?

10. What did the Pope declare about Henry's marriages in July, 1533?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Catherine Parr, Henry's sixth wife. How did Henry meet Catherine? Describe their relationship. Who was Catherine involved with before and after her marriage to Henry VIII? What almost got Catherine arrested and how did she save herself?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss death in "The Wives of Henry VIII." Who died during Henry's reign? How did the wives of Henry VIII die? Did these deaths significantly impact Henry's reign?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the superstitious beliefs during the Tudor period. What are some examples from the book? Was the King superstitious? Why or why not?

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