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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What position in Henry's court did Gardiner hold before he was banished from court and made to live in the countryside?
(a) Master Secretary.
(b) Page.
(c) Lead privy to the king.
(d) Secretary of State.

2. Anne and Grace Cromwell have been deceased for how many years by the time depicted in Chapter 1: Falcons?
(a) 12.
(b) 5.
(c) 7.
(d) 17.

3. How many acres does John Seymour own?
(a) 1,300.
(b) 800.
(c) 2,000.
(d) 500.

4. In what month had Henry left Whitehall with the royal procession?
(a) September.
(b) June.
(c) May.
(d) July.

5. The first line of Chapter 1: Falcons states that Thomas Cromwell's "children are" taking what action in relation to "the sky" (2)?
(a) Falling from it.
(b) Soaring over it.
(c) Flying through it.
(d) Hurtling through it.

6. What role does Henry ask Jane to take on at court in Chapter 2: Crows?
(a) Good mistress.
(b) Good Works officer.
(c) Lady-in-waiting.
(d) Mistress.

7. What breed of dog does Anne have as a pet?
(a) A Pekingese.
(b) A spaniel Purkoy.
(c) A Scottish terrier.
(d) A Maltese.

8. Cromwell recently had work done on what feature of Austin Friars in case Henry stopped by?
(a) Swimming pool.
(b) Racquetball courts.
(c) Tennis courts.
(d) Archery fields.

9. Which character does Jane name as the man who knows all of the women's secrets at court?
(a) Henry.
(b) George.
(c) Mark.
(d) Cromwell.

10. With what activity is the term "tilt yard" (13) associated?
(a) Torturing.
(b) Jousting.
(c) Eating.
(d) Bloodletting.

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

12. Rumor has it that Cromwell instigated the arrest of his new love interest's husband and that he framed him for committing what crime?
(a) A new crime invented by Henry.
(b) Theft.
(c) A new crime invented by Cromwell.
(d) Treason.

13. Who is Katherine's first choice when she begs Cromwell to ask Henry if she may see a particular visitor?
(a) Mary.
(b) Norris.
(c) Chapuys.
(d) Weston.

14. Jane asserts in Chapter 1: Falcons that Mary Shelton is teaching her what language?
(a) Spanish.
(b) Dutch.
(c) Italian.
(d) French.

15. Who protests when Edward Seymour tells Jane to scream if Henry makes a sincere attempt to take off any of her clothes?
(a) Henry.
(b) Jane.
(c) John.
(d) Cromwell.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who falls asleep at the supper table on the first night spent at Wolf Hall?

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

3. Who had originally requested the open letter that Gardiner brings to Cromwell in Chapter 2: Crows?

4. Cromwell tells Edward Seymour that his compliments about which character have turned Anne against Cromwell?

5. What sorts of objects does Mantel use to characterize the fearsome persona of Gardiner?

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