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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Chapter 1: Falcons.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Henry asks Jane in Chapter 1: Falcons, "Now that we see you at home with your people, are you less" (11) what?
(a) Shy.
(b) Angry.
(c) Receiving academic instruction.
(d) Receiving lute lessons.

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

3. What object does Henry lose "early in the day" (3) during the horseback ride in Chapter 1: Falcons?
(a) His breeches.
(b) His glove.
(c) His ring.
(d) His hat.

4. What is the first name of "Norris, the chief among the privy chamber gentlemen" (17) at Henry's side?
(a) Edward.
(b) John.
(c) Henry.
(d) Harry.

5. About how many years old is Cromwell when the novel opens?
(a) 40.
(b) 30.
(c) 60.
(d) 50.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who accuses Cromwell of using illegal tactics to ensure Thomas More would be found guilty of treason?

2. The narrator states that Henry calls for what item a lot more frequently than he had five years before?

3. When the novel opens, the narrator states that "England has enjoyed" how many years "of peace" (5)?

4. Everyone at the supper table at Wolf Hall looks at which character when Henry mentions Cardinal Wolsey?

5. Henry and Anne had their first sexual encounter in the autumn of which year?

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