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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Cromwell states that the Tudors are all what "from their cradle" (148)?
2. Cromwell meets with the Imperial ambassador Chapuys, who argues that many people may prefer Mary to Elizabeth as Henry's heir due to what factor?
3. Cromwell states that which element of life is often "condemned to stay whimpering at the back door" (159)?
4. When Chapuys discusses Mary's blood, he uses what adjective to describe it, in addition to naming a nationality?
5. Who agrees to keep Chapuys's hat for safekeeping as he leaves to see the dying Katherine?
Short Essay Questions
1. Discuss an instance when Mantel uses a metaphor to highlight the dangerous nature of Henry's power.
2. What symbolism does red hair contain within Bring Up the Bodies and why?
3. For what reason does Anne feel grief in Chapter 3: Angels within Part One?
4. Discuss a scene in which Mantel portrays the theme of gender inequality in Chapter 1: The Black Book.
5. In what way is the motif of violence juxtaposed with the season depicted in Chapter 3: Angels in Part One?
6. Provide evidence for the conclusion that Rafe is loyal to Cromwell.
7. How does Mantel get across a playful side of Cromwell in Part One, Chapter 3: Angels?
8. Discuss an instance when Cromwell's sense of humor is portrayed within the narrative.
9. For what reason does Cromwell don a hooded cape in Chapter 3: Angels?
10. Cromwell states that one particular situation is not addressed within the Black Book. What is it and how is it related to the Great Chain of Being?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze the interplay between the resolution of Bring Up the Bodies and one of the novel's main messages. How does Mantel make connections between these elements and how does their juxtaposition help them get across one main message of the novel?
Essay Topic 2
How are the themes of eccentricity and conformity depicted within Mantel’s Bring Up the Bodies?
Essay Topic 3
How are the topics of romantic relationships, love, and sex treated within the novel Bring Up the Bodies and how does their treatment relate to the novel's depicted messages?
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