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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Catalina do that softens the way Arthur treats her in Chapter 4?
(a) She falls asleep on his shoulder.
(b) She smiles when she sees him.
(c) She leaves him a note.
(d) She cries.

2. What does Catalina's mother order to be built in after the camp is destroyed?
(a) A bridge.
(b) A dam.
(c) A fortress of rock.
(d) Another camp in its place.

3. What does Dr. de Puebla recall about Catalina as a child?
(a) Her complaining.
(b) Her violent streak.
(c) Her insensitivity.
(d) Her constant laughter.

4. What is Lady Margaret's surname?
(a) Pole.
(b) Prow.
(c) Polk.
(d) Poole.

5. What is Doña Elvira doing when Catalina tells everyone else to leave the room?
(a) Preparing a bath.
(b) Making the bed.
(c) Brushing Catalina's hair.
(d) Emptying the chamber pot.

6. At Ludlow, what does Catalina write about in February?
(a) Religion.
(b) Her pregnancy.
(c) The weather.
(d) A party.

7. In 1502, how does Catalina describe the rooms she is housed in at Croydon Palace?
(a) As fit for a princess.
(b) As dingy.
(c) As extravagant.
(d) As lonely.

8. What does Henry hope will result from Catalina and Arthur's marriage?
(a) That England will benefit from Spain's natural resources.
(b) Many male heirs.
(c) That King Ferdinand will stand with Henry against France.
(d) That Arthur will learn about warfare from Catalina.

9. What does Catalina tell her sister-in-law that she understands?
(a) Her fear of marriage.
(b) The dangers of war.
(c) Her dislike of England.
(d) The joylessness of life at court.

10. What is Catalina's sister-in-law named?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Jane.
(c) Katherine.
(d) Margaret.

11. Where is Catalina taken to live on the Strand in Chapter 6?
(a) Colling House.
(b) Durham House.
(c) Thames House.
(d) Hampstead House.

12. What does Catalina do to avoid sleeping with Arthur in Chapter 4?
(a) Waits for him to fall asleep.
(b) Starts an argument with him.
(c) Feigns illness.
(d) Sneaks out of her room and hides.

13. Whom did Catalina say she thought was coming to her bedroom?
(a) The entire court.
(b) Arthur's mother.
(c) A visiting dignitary.
(d) The royal guards.

14. What does Arthur's brother give to Catalina as a wedding gift?
(a) A horse.
(b) An illuminated bible.
(c) A litter.
(d) A tiara.

15. What does Dr. de Puebla give Catalina when she returns to Croydon Palace?
(a) A pair of gloves.
(b) A letter.
(c) A brooch.
(d) A scroll.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Catalina unprepared for when she meets Arthur's brother?

2. Why does Arthur note he is feeling kindly toward his wife in Chapter 4?

3. Where is a battle being fought at the beginning of the novel?

4. Whom does Catalina watch depart from a pier in Chapter 3?

5. What does Henry offer Catalina her pick of?

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