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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. How old is Katherine when she is questioned by the Archbishop of Canterbury?

2. What is the name of William Cecil's son who is with Ned in France in the summer of 1561?

3. In the spring of 1561, how long has it been since Jane was beheaded?

4. What flowers does Ned send Katherine when they are both in the Tower on different floors?

5. Who is writing a book to prove Katherine'a rights as heir and the validity of her marriage

Short Essay Questions

1. In 1564, under what conditions does Elizabeth say that she will make Mary Queen of Scots her heir?

2. During Christmas in 1563, why is Elizabeth angry with Mary?

3. What does Mary tell Katherine when she visits her in the Tower?

4. Who is arrested with Ned?

5. When is Katherine arrested?

6. What plans are made for Elizabeth's birthday in 1560?

7. What happens when Katherine tells her Aunt Bess about her pregnancy?

8. What plans do Ned and Katherine make to be married in the fall of 1560?

9. What does Thomas Keyes tell Mary about noticing her?

10. In the fall of 1561, how do Katherine and Ned communicate?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Genre is a means of classifying literature. What is the genre of the novel? Why is it not realistic fiction?

Essay Topic 2

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does the author use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers make the writing more interesting?

Essay Topic 3

Katherine becomes friends with Janey Seymour. How do Katherine and Janey become friends? What type of relationship do they have? Why does Janey’s death devastate Katherine?

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