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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters I through XIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Will Somers send to Catherine, even though she did not want it?
(a) Her father's journal.
(b) Her mother's necklace.
(c) Her mother's wedding ring.
(d) Her father's Bible.

3. Who did Henry say was visibly relieved by his first marriage?
(a) His grandmother.
(b) His bride.
(c) His mother.
(d) His advisers.

4. Who was Will Somers?
(a) King Henry's almoner.
(b) King Henry's Court fool.
(c) King Henry's organist.
(d) King Henry's doorward.

5. 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 no longer satisfied the parties involved.
(c) On the grounds that the union would be incestuous.
(d) On the grounds that the union was treasonous.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Henry's mother die?

2. What health problem did Henry's father develop?

3. After becoming king-apparent, why was Henry told he must limit his public appearances?

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

5. As a child, what did Henry's mother have planned for his adult life?

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