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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Henry attempted to have his marriage annulled, who did Anne Boleyn claim made a threat on her life?
(a) A mob of angry women.
(b) Cardinal Wolsey.
(c) Katherine of Aragon.
(d) Will Somers.

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

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

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

5. Who did Henry say Catherine slept with while he was out hunting?
(a) Her first love, John.
(b) Her cousin, Thomas.
(c) Charles Brandon.
(d) Thomas Wyatt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote, "mine eyes desire you above all things" to Henry?

2. After the death of the Archbishop, who did Henry appoint to the role?

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

4. Who did Brandon announce he would marry?

5. What did Henry instruct Cromwell to do about Anne when he returned to London from the country?

Short Essay Questions

1. What accusations against Catherine Howard were collected by Thomas Cranmer?

2. What lesser charge than treason did Henry give Catherine Howard the opportunity to admit to?

3. With Henry turning his interest toward Jane Seymour, how did he test her?

4. After marrying her, what did Henry discover about Anne of Cleves?

5. How did Henry and Anne feel about the birth of their first child?

6. How did the public react to Anne Boleyn?

7. Who did Henry warn about the importance of signing the oath declaring Elizabeth the true heir to the throne?

8. Explain the purpose of the oath that was circulated to declare Elizabeth the true heir to the throne.

9. What distressed Henry when he went to stay at John Seymour's home?

10. Why did Henry begin to suspect Anne Boleyn was a witch?

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