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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. 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 baby quilt.
(d) Mary's silver spoon.

2. How long did Henry give Thomas More and Bishop John Fisher to change their minds about signing the oath declaring the true heir to the throne?
(a) Six months.
(b) A fortnight.
(c) Three months.
(d) One year and one day.

3. What was the name of the son Jane Seymour gave birth to?
(a) Henry.
(b) George.
(c) John.
(d) Edward.

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

5. What did the Pope threaten Henry with if he did not return to Katherine?
(a) Eternal damnation.
(b) Execution.
(c) Excommunication.
(d) Imprisonment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was named as one of Anne's supposed lovers?

2. In which month did Henry and Anne get married?

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

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

5. What was the name of the daughter Anne gave birth to?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the public react to Anne Boleyn?

2. What happened when church attendees who were gathered for Easter mass were asked to pray for their new Queen, Anne?

3. What information did Cranmer collect about Anne in order to end Henry's marriage to her?

4. What happened to John Fisher and Thomas More when they refused to sign the oath declaring Elizabeth the true heir to the throne?

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

6. What did a doctor find within Catherine Howard's womb, and what did Henry take it to mean?

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

8. Why did Henry arrange to go on a pilgrimage, taking along many of the men from his Court?

9. What health problem attacked Henry after he celebrated Christmas with Catherine Howard?

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

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