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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Henry want to divorce Catherine?
(a) He fell in love with someone else.
(b) She was rigidly religious.
(c) She did not produce an heir.
(d) All of these.

2. What does More tell Richard it is most important for a man to do for himself?
(a) Believe in himself.
(b) Listen to himself.
(c) Respect himself.
(d) Support himself.

3. For whom is the Common Man working in Scene 5?
(a) More.
(b) Roper.
(c) Wolsey.
(d) Cranmer.

4. What author has Richard been reading at the beginning of the book?
(a) Machialvelli.
(b) Shakespeare.
(c) Plato.
(d) Sophocles.

5. How do most people view the new Chancellor?
(a) The think he is a traitor.
(b) They think he is a heretic.
(c) They think he is a Saint.
(d) They think he is an angel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cromwell remind the Common Man of when he is in his second role?

2. What stood in the way of Henry VIII being able to marry Anne?

3. What was Wolsey charged with just before his death?

4. What is the name of More's daughter?

5. What is the name of More's Steward?

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