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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. Why did Katherine Howard come to court?

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

3. What kind of wedding did Anne Boleyn and Henry have?

4. To what person of high-standing was Anna of Cleves related?

5. In what year did King Henry and Anna of Cleves marry?

Short Essay Questions

1. What occurred on May 17th, 1536?

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

3. How was Anne Boleyn executed?

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

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

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

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

8. Who testified against Anne Boleyn in her trial? Who provided some of the most damning testimony?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the relationship that Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn had with the King's court and the public. Why was their experience with these groups so different? How did it affect their time as Queen?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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?

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