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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. Why did Henry want to marry by private ceremony before his coronation?
(a) So that the Privy Council had no involvement in choosing his bride.
(b) So that the public could not object to his bride.
(c) So that he could marry as a common man.
(d) So that he and his wife could be crowned together.

2. How did Henry's mother die?
(a) From tuberculosis.
(b) In a carriage accident.
(c) After childbirth.
(d) She was murdered.

3. During Christmas festivities, what did Henry receive from the King of France?
(a) A dead songbird.
(b) A rancid meat pie.
(c) A silver harp.
(d) A bejewelled sword.

4. In what year did Henry VIII die?
(a) 1554.
(b) 1547.
(c) 1558.
(d) 1550.

5. Katherine was left to rule England while Henry was at war, even though which country was making threats?
(a) Scotland.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Spain.
(d) Germany.

Short Answer Questions

1. What role did Henry note his father never assigned to any of his councilmen?

2. What did Will Somers send to Catherine, even though she did not want it?

3. Which of Henry's brothers was heir to become king before him?

4. At age fourteen, why did Henry sign an annulment to his betrothal?

5. What was Henry's father's final piece of advice to Henry before dying?

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