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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Anna of Cleaves and Katherine Howard: Chapter 14, An Unendurable Bargain, Chapter 15, That Young Girl Katherine, and Chapter 16, Old Man's Jewel.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After giving birth, what did Jane Seymour contract?
(a) Pneumonia.
(b) Sweating sickness.
(c) Scarlet fever.
(d) Puerperal fever.

2. Why was Henry particularly happy about his child born in 1516?
(a) The baby had auburn hair.
(b) The baby was a boy.
(c) The baby was a girl.
(d) The baby was healthy.

3. One of the individuals whom Henry considered betrothing his daughter to was ___________.
(a) The King of Scots.
(b) The Prince of France.
(c) The King of Portugal.
(d) The Prince of Greece.

4. How many men were accused of having affairs with Anne Boleyn?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Seven.
(d) Four.

5. After being stuck in England for many years, how did Catherine finally stand up to the King?
(a) She used her feminine wiles.
(b) She bribed him.
(c) She publically announced her return to her country.
(d) She arranged her own transportation to leave the country.

Short Answer Questions

1. Some time after marrying Henry, with whom did Katherine begin a flirtation?

2. Which of Catherine of Aragon's relatives is noted for leading armies on the battlefield?

3. Which of the following was NOT a charge Anne Boleyn faced?

4. How many days did Queen Jane's labor last for?

5. What does the author claim about much of what is widely-believed about Henry VIII's wives?

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