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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years after Katherine's death does Henry die himself?

2. What claim is made in order to have Henry's marriage to Anne annulled?

3. Where has the man Norfolk intends to tempt Katherine with just returned from?

4. How does Katherine treat the young men who surround her in August 1541?

5. Which family is said to be the enemies of the Howards?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Jane reports to Norfolk that Katherine is not yet pregnant, what plot does Norfolk suggest?

2. What does Katherine realize about Anne and George Boleyn's deaths in Spring, 1541?

3. In the tower, what does Jane do to try and save her own life in January 1542?

4. What does the King worry about Anne's brother? How does Anne try to put his worries to rest?

5. What are the terms of the annulment of Henry and Anne's marriage?

6. What disappoints Katherine about her marriage ceremony?

7. What does Norfolk tell Jane when she inquires about arranging her marriage?

8. What changes to the law are made to accommodate punishing Katherine and Jane?

9. Why is Anne afraid after Henry decides to end his marriage to Katherine?

10. What does Ambassador Harst tell Anne the King is distressed by in Spring 1541?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the genre of the novel. What is the genre of the novel, and what are the elements of this genre? What are some other titles of the same genre? What do these works have in common?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and interpret the marriage between Anne and Henry. Why does Henry decide to marry Anne? Is their marriage a happy one? What does Henry feel for Anne? Why does he decide to end the marriage? Did Anne agree with the annulment? What is their relationship like after their marriage is over?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of corruption in the novel. What are some examples of corruption in the novel? How do these examples affect the three women and Henry?

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