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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. Where have George and Howard gone in case Spain decides to move against Britain?

2. Who is summoned back to the court, without their spouse or child?

3. How big is the farm William and Mary share?

4. What does the reader learn Henry often is?

5. Who asks to go to court with Mary?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Anne's reaction when Mary tells her she is pregnant and married?

2. When it is time for Mary to go to Hever to see her children, what does Anne inform Mary Anne has done?

3. Why does Mary fear for George's safety?

4. What is the great disappointment of Anne's delivery?

5. How does Mary describe Jane Seymour to William?

6. What does Mary say that the secret is of Anne and her success with the King?

7. Why will Anne not allow Mary to go to Hever?

8. What is Anne promised if she signs the annulment papers quickly?

9. With whom is the King in hearings?

10. What does Mary think about Catherine asking to go to court?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mary is the central figure of this story and also its narrator.

Part 1: Why do you think Philippa Gregory chose Mary as the narrator?

Part 2: Is the story hindered by its narrator? Why or why not?

Part 3: Is Mary a narrator that can be trusted? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Being a homosexual was a crime in the time of Henry VIII. And yet, there are homosexual characters in this novel.

Part 1: Why do you think being a homosexual was considered a crime?

Part 2: Why do you think George was so open about his sexuality, much to the dismay of his sisters?

Part 3: What do you think of the possible child that George and Anne created? What does that possibility say to you about these characters?

Essay Topic 3

At its core, "The Other Boleyn Girl" is a story of wanting power in the world. Anne wants it. Mary thinks she wants it. And their family will do anything to get it.

Part 1: How does Anne strive to gain power and position in this novel? Is it effective?

Part 2: How does Mary strive to gain power and position in this novel? Is it effective?

Part 3: What does the Howard-Boleyn family do to gain power in this novel? Is it effective?

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