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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Chapter 1: The Black Book.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Cromwell arrives at Austin Friars in Part One, Chapter 3: Angels, he finds Gregory and some other boys making the Pope and "a set of cardinals" (131) out of what material?
(a) Clay.
(b) Porcelain.
(c) Sand.
(d) Snow.

2. The falcons featured in Chapter 1: Falcons are named after what kind of women?
(a) Dead.
(b) Widowed.
(c) Royal.
(d) Married.

3. The rumor about the husband of Cromwell's new love interest does NOT include which of the following violent acts?
(a) Throat-cutting.
(b) Poisoning.
(c) Bludgeoning.
(d) Boiling in oil.

4. On the day when the whole court is wearing costumes, Norris dresses as what kind of person?
(a) Australian.
(b) Moor.
(c) Irishman.
(d) Swede.

5. Cromwell used to be the servant of which character, who has since been executed by Henry?
(a) Wyatt.
(b) More.
(c) Norris.
(d) Wolsey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mantel uses the repetition of which word in order to underscore More's feelings about the dangers associated with begin at Henry's court?

2. Before their first sexual encounter, Anne made Henry "swear an oath on the Bible, that he would" take what action "as soon as they were back on English soil" (18)?

3. How many friends are with Henry when Gardiner goes in to see him, causing Cromwell to say that Henry will be in a good mood?

4. Which weapons does Mantel use in a simile describing the Christmas star Cromwell stares at in Part One, Chapter 3: Angels?

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

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