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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. Where is Cromwell going when he first appears on stage?

2. Who gave the special permission for King Henry's first marriage?

3. What does Wolsey say More needs more of to be a great statesman?

4. What does Rich say he has lost while talking to Cromwell?

5. Who is coming when More goes missing?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is More opposed to the divorce of King Henry?

2. How does More's steward validate the money he made by giving information about More?

3. What warning does Wolsey give More before they end their meeting?

4. What is the main change in England at the beginning of Act 2?

5. Why does the jailer apologize to More after his family leaves?

6. What does Alice say Norfolk hinted about while talking with her?

7. Why does More not fear negative consequences from the King after his resignation?

8. What does Rich say about the mist in England?

9. What does More say in his speech when he realizes he will be found guilty?

10. What does More tell his wife he will do now that he has resigned as the Chancellor?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What was the role of the Common Man in this plot, and how did this affect the overall tone of the play?

Essay Topic 2

Sacrifice was a theme that was very prevalent in this book. Who were the characters most affected by this theme, and how did they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 3

This play takes place in a few different settings. Describe some of these settings and how they affected the course of the plot. Why might Robert Bolt have chosen these particular places for this plot to take place?

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