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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Front Matter and Part One.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of jewel does the King commission for his amorous intent?
(a) Ruby.
(b) Emerald.
(c) Sapphire.
(d) Diamond.

2. How tall is the King in the novel?
(a) Six foot two.
(b) Six foot even.
(c) Five foot eight.
(d) Five foot ten.

3. As which of the following does the novel gloss “hywl”?
(a) “Goodbye.”
(b) “Good on you.”
(c) “Good luck.”
(d) “Mood.”

4. From whom is the first epigraph taken?
(a) Vitruvius.
(b) Vespasian.
(c) Vesuvius.
(d) Vegetius.

5. Where had Cromwell journeyed with his father-in-law?
(a) Calais.
(b) Antwerp.
(c) Ghent.
(d) Rotterdam.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom had Cromwell had a liaison?

2. From which of the following does Cromwell borrow a change of clothes?

3. What position does Gardiner occupy with respect to Wolsey?

4. What is Wolsey’s hometown?

5. Where did the King’s father meet Katherine?

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