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

2. Who married a Spanish princess when Henry was ten-years-old?
(a) Arthur.
(b) The French King.
(c) Henry's father.
(d) Henry.

3. The book begins with a series of letters written between Will Somers and whom?
(a) Catherine Buckley.
(b) Catherine Montclaire.
(c) Catherine Peabody.
(d) Catherine Knollys.

4. What health problem did Henry's father develop?
(a) Chronic coughing.
(b) Gout.
(c) A chronic back problem.
(d) A pestering sore.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Henry learn pearls are symbolic of?

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

5. How did Henry's mother die?

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