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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. Who is overlooked for the garter award?

2. Who is one of the people that does NOT know about Anne's pregnancy?

3. Where has Anne journeyed to in order to conceive her current child?

4. George tells Mary the court would corrupt a _______.

5. What does Mary give birth to in the snowy winter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Anne have built for Henry for a New Year present?

2. When Mary is summoned back to court, what are the conditions?

3. Why does Anne summon Mary back to court?

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

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

6. What do Mary and William Stafford both say about the boat trip crossing the English Channel?

7. Who are the people who know of Anne's latest pregnancy?

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

9. Who marries Henry and Anne and what does he think of Henry's previous marriage?

10. Who is the King lustfully torn between now?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mary is the sister that is asked to do a lot for the family, and she rarely questions it.

Part 1: Why do you think Mary goes along with the plans of her family?

Part 2: What are some of the things Mary does that she disagrees with?

Part 3: Do you think Mary feels like a pawn in the court life? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

To some, this novel might be seen as a declaration of a need for a feminist movement, with Mary's mindset changing rapidly as the story progresses.

Part 1: What are some examples of female power in this story?

Part 2: What are some ways women are treated as lesser creatures?

Part 3: What does it say that Mary reveals "the triumph of Anne, the mistress who had become a wife, was an inspiration to every loose girl in the country"?

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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