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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. How soon after the coronation did Katherine become pregnant?
(a) One month.
(b) Six months.
(c) One year.
(d) Three months.

2. After becoming king-apparent, why was Henry told he must limit his public appearances?
(a) To avoid dangerous situations.
(b) To devote time to his new responsibilities.
(c) To give proper respect to mourning for his father.
(d) To maintain an air of mystery.

3. After learning about Wolsey's sons, why did Henry have hatred for God?
(a) God took Henry's own son but let Wolsey's bastard sons live in health.
(b) Henry blamed God for luring Wolsey into a disgusting arrangement.
(c) Henry felt God granted Wolsey more power than he had even as King.
(d) He found that men in God's service were always corrupt.

4. When his father died, how did Henry feel about becoming king?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Unprepared.
(c) Excited.
(d) Resentful.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who married a Spanish princess when Henry was ten-years-old?

2. What did Henry vow to do for his country on the day of his coronation?

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

4. What did Henry say brought him to Katherine's bed?

5. After his brother's death, what statement did Henry admit "colors his entire life"?

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