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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following titles does the King award his illegitimate son?
(a) Earl of Rutherford.
(b) Lord Riparian.
(c) Baron of Rutledge
(d) Duke of Richmond.

2. What is the name of Thomas Cromwell’s father?
(a) Gregory.
(b) Richard.
(c) Morgan.
(d) Walter.

3. As which of the following does the novel gloss “Diolch am yr arian”?
(a) “Give me all your money.”
(b) “Thank you and good night.”
(c) “Thanks for all the fish.”
(d) “Thank you for the money.”

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

5. What kind of bird attracts Cromwell’s attention?
(a) Crow.
(b) Starling.
(c) Grackle.
(d) Raven.

6. What post had Wolsey held?
(a) Lord Chancellor.
(b) Lord Exchequer.
(c) Lord Seneschal.
(d) Earl Marshal.

7. Who is depicted as the Queen of Sheba on a tapestry?
(a) Anselma.
(b) Liz.
(c) Elaine.
(d) Ruth.

8. What position does Gardiner occupy with respect to the King?
(a) Physician.
(b) Secretary.
(c) Supervisor.
(d) Confessor.

9. What is the name of the dog for which Cromwell recommends treatment?
(a) Bartholomew.
(b) Brunhilda.
(c) Brandon.
(d) Barbada.

10. From what saint do the Tudors claim descent?
(a) Edith.
(b) Ælflæda.
(c) Brigid.
(d) Helena.

11. Who had built the keep at Esher?
(a) Jordansete.
(b) Wayneflete.
(c) Batsonmete.
(d) Kentstrete.

12. What is the name of the reigning king of France in the novel?
(a) Charles.
(b) Pepin.
(c) Louis.
(d) François.

13. With whose daughter does the King have a son?
(a) John Blount.
(b) John Chase.
(c) John Gaunt.
(d) John Thomas.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Cromwell name his cat?

3. Which of the following oversees Wolsey’s dispossession?

4. Who is the first to sign the articles against Wolsey?

5. To which of the following does More compare himself?

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