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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. When Arthur realizes what Catalina did to avoid sleeping with him, what does he vow?

2. What is Catalina's new opinion of Arthur in Chapter 3?

3. What does Catalina tell Doña Elvira will happen if they return to Spain?

4. What does Henry offer Catalina her pick of?

5. Who is Catalina's father?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are Catalina's parents?

2. What does Catalina think of Ludlow Castle?

3. What do Catalina and Arthur talk about during their evenings alone together?

4. In "Oxford, Christmas 1501", what does Catalina say she wishes Arthur to realize?

5. What does King Henry fear about Catalina before he meets her?

6. What does Catalina's mother instruct her to do following Arthur's death?

7. How does Catalina offend her sister-in-law in "London, 14th November, 1501"?

8. Why does Catalina refuse to tell anyone she is not pregnant for so long?

9. What does Harry present Catalina with as a wedding gift? What does he ask for in turn?

10. Why does Margaret think Arthur and Catalina should be sent together to Ludlow Castle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the setting of the novel, Tudor England. What are some of the characteristics of this period? How does this period shape the novel? Is the novel an accurate portrayal of Tudor England? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the conflicts of the novel "The Constant Princess". What are some examples of conflict in the novel? How do these conflicts involve and affect Katherine? How are these conflicts resolved?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and interpret Katherine. How does Gregory's portrayal of Katherine differ from the real historical figure? What are Katherine's defining character traits? What are her major goals in life?

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