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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. In autumn of 1492, when Henry goes to war, how many footsoldiers are there?

2. In 1497, who does Henry promise that he will not kill the boy pretender?

3. In 1495, how old is Henry's uncle Jasper?

4. In November 1495, where is the pretender?

5. In autumn of 1493, where does the court move?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who points out the beacons in the summer of 1495 and how does that person feel about the beacons?

2. What role has Henry's uncle Jasper played in his life?

3. What does Elizabeth's mother tell her about love in the Spring of 1489?

4. What does Arthur tell his mother about punishing the Cornishmen for the rebellion?

5. In Westminster Palace, London, Autumn 1491, what does Henry say about Queen Elizabeth?

6. In 1491, why is Margaret, Elizabeth's cousin, glad to marry Sir Richard Pole?

7. In 1496, who does the boy who claims to be Richard marry?

8. During Christmas 1488, what does Margaret tell Elizabeth about her brother Edward?

9. Why does Elizabeth not want her son to go to Wales and have his own court at Ludlow Castle when he is six?

10. What happens when Henry marches on France in 1492?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Henry and Elizabeth have a short period of time when they seem to love one another. How does the relationship between the two change in the novel, and how would you describe their relationship at the end of the book?

Essay Topic 2

Elizabeth marries Henry and eventually becomes the Queen of England. Is Elizabeth’s title as queen a symbol of power or is she queen in name only? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Henry would not have married Elizabeth if she was barren. Why was having children so important, and how did children represent stability for their families?

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