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

2. What were the religious rebellions which occurred after Henry married Jane Seymour provoked by?

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

4. After marrying Jane Seymour, what did Henry decide to do for Mary, his daughter?

5. Why was the ceremony to crown Jane Seymour canceled?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How was Anne Boleyn executed?

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

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

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

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

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

8. How did Queen Jane die?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the historical figures (besides Henry VIII and his wives) which Fraser discusses in the book. Who were they? How did they influence the lives of Henry and his wives?

Essay Topic 2

What was Fraser's purpose for writing "The Wives of Henry VIII"? Was she successful in achieving her goal? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the King's court. What were some of the different positions in the court? Which of Henry's wives met Henry while serving a queen at court?

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