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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XIV through XXVII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Thomas Wolsey?
(a) The man Henry chose after becoming king to add to his council.
(b) The top official of Henry's army.
(c) A writer of heretic literature.
(d) Henry's uncle.

2. What did Henry say of the half-formed, stillborn child Katherine delivered during the Christmas season?
(a) It is the result of his wife's recklessness.
(b) It is the spawn of the devil.
(c) It is without a soul.
(d) It is a punishment from God.

3. What did Henry say brought him to Katherine's bed?
(a) Desire for an heir.
(b) Boredom.
(c) Kingly responsibility.
(d) Desire for his wife.

4. How soon did Henry's son (Henry) with Katherine die after birth?
(a) Two hours.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Two months.
(d) Two years.

5. What did More insist he would have to say if Henry presented him with a gift?
(a) Thou shalt not make for yourself an idol.
(b) Thank you.
(c) Four Hail Marys.
(d) Get thee behind me Satan.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what reason did Henry justify the execution of his father's two financial officers?

2. Henry took his army to war with which country?

3. Henry stated that when growing up, the young men around him didn't realize he was heir to the throne. What does Will Somers interject is the tendency of most kings?

4. The relationship between England and which country is described as tenuous?

5. What news did Will Somers tell Catherine about her parentage at the beginning of the book?

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