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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which family member of Edward Seymour's was reported by many to have slept with his wife around 120 times?
(a) His father.
(b) His nephew.
(c) His uncle.
(d) His brother.

2. 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?
(a) 3.
(b) 10.
(c) 5.
(d) 2.

3. When Cromwell ponders the mutability of humankind, he decides that what object "makes monsters" (33)?
(a) War.
(b) Famine.
(c) Poverty.
(d) Disease.

4. Jane Seymour's father has what first name?
(a) Robin.
(b) Edmund.
(c) Henry.
(d) John.

5. Katherine becomes irate when Cromwell suggests that Henry's break with which character had occurred due to her actions?
(a) The Pope.
(b) Cromwell.
(c) Wolsey.
(d) More.

6. To whom did Gardiner lose his position in Henry's court when he was banished to the countryside?
(a) Mark Smeaton.
(b) Thomas Cromwell.
(c) George Boleyn.
(d) Edward Seymour.

7. What sorts of objects does Mantel use to characterize the fearsome persona of Gardiner?
(a) Animals.
(b) Paintings.
(c) Furnishings.
(d) Dolls.

8. On the final morning before the king's progress leaves Wolf Hall, Cromwell comes down to find that which character has arisen before him?
(a) Jane.
(b) Gregory.
(c) Anne.
(d) Henry.

9. When Cromwell ponders the mutability of humankind, he decides that what objects "breed gentle manners" (33)?
(a) Acres of land.
(b) Full bellies.
(c) Years of education.
(d) Jewels.

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

11. From what forest does Henry's hunting party emerge soon after the royal progress leaves Wolf Hall?
(a) Savernake Forest.
(b) Buckingham Forest.
(c) Sherwood Forest.
(d) The Black Forest.

12. What sort of weather does Henry's hunting party encounter when they emerge from the forest soon after leaving Wolf Hall?
(a) Rain.
(b) A clear sky.
(c) Snow.
(d) Mist.

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

14. For what transgression is Gardiner being punished with exile in Chapter 2: Crows?
(a) Neglecting to pay his taxes.
(b) Questioning Henry's position.
(c) Joining the revolution aimed at restoring the Catholic Church.
(d) Committing adultery with one of the queen's ladies.

15. What is NOT a rumored method to explain how Cromwell "has achieved his present eminence" (6)?
(a) He associates with sorcerers.
(b) He paid off the Pope.
(c) He rose to prominence with the Boleyns.
(d) He knew the late Cardinal Wolsey's secrets.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name does Gardiner use to refer to Weston just before he goes in to see Henry?

2. Cromwell hears that Henry has been seen walking with Jane in what location?

3. Anne and Grace Cromwell have been deceased for how many years by the time depicted in Chapter 1: Falcons?

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

5. The falcons featured in Chapter 1: Falcons are named after what kind of women?

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