The Autobiography of Henry VIII: With Notes by His Fool, Will Somers: A Novel Quiz | Eight Week Quiz E

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The Autobiography of Henry VIII: With Notes by His Fool, Will Somers: A Novel Quiz | Eight Week Quiz E

Margaret George
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters LVII through LXXXVII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Tudor England, how long was the acceptable length of time for deep mourning?
(a) A year.
(b) Six months.
(c) Three months.
(d) Two years.

2. What was St. Oswerth's?
(a) A cathedral.
(b) A palace.
(c) A monastery.
(d) A convent.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Will Somers say is brought into question by the deaths of Henry's sons?

2. After being introduced to Thomas More, where did he and Henry spend an evening together?

3. What did Henry name his daughter, born of Katherine's sixth pregnancy?

4. What did More insist he would have to say if Henry presented him with a gift?

5. How long did Henry say he remained celibate as he awaited a decision on his annulment request?

(see the answer key)

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