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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Chapter 2: Master of Phantoms and Chapter 3: Spoils.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Charles, the emperor of Spain, is related to the late Katherine of Aragon in what way?
(a) He is her nephew.
(b) He is her uncle.
(c) He is her brother.
(d) He is her cousin.

2. Cromwell realizes in Part Two, Chapter 1: The Black Book that everything he has and is depends upon which character?
(a) The Pope.
(b) His father Walter.
(c) Henry.
(d) Wolsey.

3. On what object is Smeaton impaled during his imprisonment in a closet?
(a) The Christmas Star.
(b) A sword.
(c) A maypole.
(d) A knife.

4. In what month of 1536 are Weston, Brereton, Smeaton, and Norris brought to trial?
(a) April.
(b) February.
(c) June.
(d) May.

5. When the novel opens, the narrator states that "England has enjoyed" how many years "of peace" (5)?
(a) 50.
(b) 70.
(c) 30.
(d) 20.

Short Answer Questions

1. Katherine becomes irate when Cromwell suggests that Henry's break with which character had occurred due to her actions?

2. Cromwell receives blankets and a flask from a supporter in which country?

3. In the final lines of the novel, Cromwell states that, "There are no" (404) what?

4. What is the name of Anne's jester who has dwarfism?

5. What role does Henry ask Jane to take on at court in Chapter 2: Crows?

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