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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XLII through LVI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Katherine said she would enter a convent and become a nun only if Henry did what?
(a) Took the vow of a monk.
(b) Allowed her to keep her title.
(c) Disinherited Mary.
(d) Disposed of Anne Boleyn.

2. For what reason did Henry justify the execution of his father's two financial officers?
(a) For treason.
(b) For impersonating the King.
(c) For betraying the trust of the English people.
(d) For putting his father's immortal soul in danger.

3. At age fourteen, why did Henry sign an annulment to his betrothal?
(a) On the grounds that the bride-to-be was ill.
(b) On the grounds that the union would be incestuous.
(c) On the grounds that the union was treasonous.
(d) On the grounds that the union no longer satisfied the parties involved.

4. When he realized his Council was still acting for the dead king and not him, what type of man did Henry seek to add to his Council?
(a) One who would act as a saboteur.
(b) One who would influence the other members.
(c) One who would be loyal only to him.
(d) One who would take over his responsibilities as King.

5. When Henry arranged a tryst with Anne, what excuse for not meeting him did Anne send to Henry in a note?
(a) She feared for her integrity if she met him.
(b) She was ill.
(c) She could not disrespect the Queen by meeting him.
(d) Her father disapproved of her meeting the King.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Henry try to hide his interest in Anne Boleyn from?

2. What did Henry realize had happened when the King of France sent him a reply to a letter?

3. After becoming king-apparent, how did the public react to Henry?

4. How old was Henry when he became betrothed for the first time?

5. How long did Wolsey promise Bessie she could live with her son, Henry Fitzroy?

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