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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How had the French ambassador described Mary's blood, according to Cromwell?
(a) Spanish.
(b) French.
(c) Dutch.
(d) English.

2. Who tells Cromwell, "The Boleyns if they go down will take us with them" (238)?
(a) Smeaton.
(b) John Seymour.
(c) Edward Seymour.
(d) Weston.

3. Anne tells Cromwell she had heard a rumor that Katherine would live for how many more months?
(a) 4.
(b) 6.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

4. What kind of flower does Chapuys show to Cromwell soon after Katherine's death?
(a) A chrysanthemum.
(b) A lily.
(c) A peony.
(d) A rose.

5. Cromwell receives blankets and a flask from a supporter in which country?
(a) Ireland.
(b) Belgium.
(c) Spain.
(d) France.

6. In what location is the entirety of Part Two, Chapter 1: The Black Book set?
(a) Paris.
(b) Rome.
(c) Munich.
(d) London.

7. Which river is said to be nearly overflowing its banks in Part One, Chapter 3: Angels?
(a) The Yangtze.
(b) The Rhine.
(c) The Nile.
(d) The Thames.

8. When Cromwell finds that Anne has been crying, she tells him that her dog had been killed in what manner?
(a) A stabbing.
(b) A fall.
(c) A drowning.
(d) A suffocation.

9. To whom does Cromwell write with news of Katherine's imminent demise in Part One, Chapter 3: Angels?
(a) Brereton.
(b) The Pope.
(c) Gardiner.
(d) Weston.

10. Mantel uses the repetition of which word in order to underscore More's feelings about the dangers associated with begin at Henry's court?
(a) Teeth.
(b) Paws.
(c) Talons.
(d) Claws.

11. Henry sarcastically suggests in Part Two, Chapter 1: The Black Book that Anne take what action after she has asked him never to joust again?
(a) Geld him.
(b) Deflower him.
(c) Maim him.
(d) Kill him.

12. Which weapons does Mantel use in a simile describing the Christmas star Cromwell stares at in Part One, Chapter 3: Angels?
(a) Hatchets.
(b) Scythes.
(c) Blades.
(d) Awls.

13. Cromwell hears about Anne's miscarriage soon after he hears of the death of which character?
(a) Katherine.
(b) George Boleyn.
(c) More.
(d) John Seymour.

14. Who is screaming into Cromwell's face when he thinks of a piece of advice his father had given him?
(a) Weston.
(b) Anne.
(c) Henry.
(d) Smeaton.

15. How does Cromwell react to Chapuys's use of the term "bastard" (149)?
(a) He laughs.
(b) He yells.
(c) He calls for the guards.
(d) He leaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. Cromwell tells Edward Seymour that he gained experience handling snakes in what country?

2. When Chapuys discusses Mary's blood, he uses what adjective to describe it, in addition to naming a nationality?

3. What was Cromwell's father's first name?

4. How many suitors does Jane claim to have when she is questioned by Cromwell?

5. Cromwell tells his son Gregory that which kind of people pray when they want to be rid of their spouses?

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