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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Henry and Catherine travel on their annual trip known as the "Progress"?
(a) To northern England.
(b) To France.
(c) To Cornwall.
(d) To Wales.

2. What was discovered about Catherine Howard's past, which led to arrests?
(a) She had aborted a number of pregnancies.
(b) She was a devout Protestant.
(c) She had been married to an enemy of Henry.
(d) She had had many lovers.

3. How was Henry depicted in a book that was written about Catherine Howard's life?
(a) As a strong leader.
(b) As a cruel and unforgiving man.
(c) As an understanding husband.
(d) As a horrid husband.

4. Who did Henry go to visit on the night of a lunar eclipse?
(a) Charles Brandon.
(b) Thomas More.
(c) Mary Tudor.
(d) Katherine of Aragon.

5. After learning that Edward was ill, what condition did Henry find his son in when he visited him?
(a) Deceased.
(b) Feverish.
(c) Unconscious.
(d) Very overweight.

6. Upon Henry's return to London, an oath declaring someone as the true heir to the throne was circulated. Who was the person named in that oath?
(a) Mary.
(b) Henry Fitzroy.
(c) Elizabeth.
(d) Charles Brandon.

7. What special gift did Henry give to Catherine at Christmas?
(a) A ring.
(b) A warship.
(c) A castle.
(d) Coins with her image.

8. On what grounds was Henry's marriage to Anne of Cleves annulled?
(a) Anne of Cleves was already married.
(b) Henry claimed it was never consummated.
(c) Anne of Cleves was barren.
(d) Anne of Cleves had children she did not tell the King about.

9. Where did Henry arrange to go with an array of men from his Court?
(a) On a pilgrimmage.
(b) France.
(c) Out to sea.
(d) On a hunting trip.

10. What item did Anne insist on having after her daughter's birth that Katherine would not give her?
(a) Mary's crown.
(b) Mary's christening gown.
(c) Mary's silver spoon.
(d) Mary's baby quilt.

11. How did Henry become injured to the point that it was feared he would die?
(a) He was trampled by a horse.
(b) He participated in a joust.
(c) He was accidently shot by an arrow.
(d) He fell from a carriage.

12. In order to get away from Anne, who did Henry go to stay with in the country?
(a) Katherine of Aragon.
(b) Thomas More.
(c) John Seymour.
(d) Mary Tudor.

13. As he was seeking his annulment, who did Henry become estranged from?
(a) His daughter, Mary.
(b) His son, Henry Fitzroy.
(c) His sister, Margaret.
(d) His mistress, Anne Boleyn.

14. What did Henry start to believe happened to those who crossed Anne?
(a) They met an untimely death.
(b) They went insane.
(c) They lost their wealth.
(d) They disappeared.

15. What did Henry believe he saw on Valentine's night, the day after Catherine's execution?
(a) A sign from God that he did the right thing.
(b) Catherine's family weeping in the garden.
(c) His future wife.
(d) Catherine's ghost.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Henry tell the Council he would rather regard Anne of Cleves as than his wife?

2. Which of the following happened on the same day that Henry married Catherine Howard?

3. What did Henry realize about how Anne carried herself after marrying her?

4. After his marriage to Anne, why was a message from the Pope never received by Henry?

5. While visiting her daughter, what did Mary beg Henry for?

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