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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. After Henry and Anne married, what did he spend a great deal of money on?

2. Sometime after the death of Jane Seymour, which two countries entered into a treaty that made King Henry nervous?

3. What did Henry and Jane name their firstborn son?

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

5. Which of the following were NOT brought in to testify against Anne Boleyn?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In Chapter 13, what is said to have caused unrest in one area of Henry's kingdom?

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

5. With concern for the appearance of his future wife, what did Henry send an artist to do?

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

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

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

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

10. What occurred on May 17th, 1536?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Anne Boleyn, Henry's second wife. How did Henry and Anne meet? How did Anne affect Henry's reign and the history of England? What caused her demise? Why is she such a memorable historical figure?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the career of the author of "The Wives of Henry VIII" Antonia Fraser. What other works has she written? Does she write in other genres? Is she respected in the literary world? What are some of the characteristics of her writing?

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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