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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which country outside of England did Anne live with her family?
(a) France.
(b) Denmark.
(c) Portugal.
(d) Spain.

2. What interest did Henry have in Charles of Austria?
(a) He wanted Charles to marry his daughter.
(b) He wanted to learn more about Austria's religion.
(c) He wanted Charles to sign a treaty.
(d) He wanted Charles to invest in his new fleet of ships.

3. In the early 1520s, what became apparent about Catherine of Aragon?
(a) She was dying.
(b) She was homesick.
(c) She did not love Henry.
(d) She would never have a son.

4. Why do historians wonder why Henry VIII married Catherine of Aragon?
(a) Their marriage contract was never completed.
(b) He loved another woman.
(c) She was much older than he was.
(d) She was still very much in love with Arthur.

5. What did Henry name his first illegitimate son?
(a) Henry Frank.
(b) Henry Frances.
(c) Henry Frederick.
(d) Henry Fitzroy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Henry VII's wife?

2. What does the author hope to do in "The Wives of Henry VIII"?

3. In what year did Henry decide he must have a divorce from Catherine of Aragon?

4. What did Henry expect would happen if he married Anne Boleyn?

5. Who was a marriage prospect that was considered for Anne?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who gave birth to Henry VIII's son in 1519?

2. How did it come about that Henry was named the head of the Church of England?

3. What ruined King Henry's plans to marry Princess Mary to Charles V? How did Henry and Catherine feel about this turn of events?

4. What meeting between France and England occurred around 1520? Whom might Henry have met at this meeting?

5. In the prologue, what does the author explain as her purpose for writing "The Wives of Henry VIII"?

6. What made King Henry believe his marriage to Catherine of Aragon was illegitimate?

7. What are some examples of what Catherine of Aragon was taught as she grew up?

8. What was Anne Boleyn's family background?

9. What did Cardinal Wolsey suggest Catherine of Aragon should do when Henry decided to end their marriage?

10. Who were Catherine of Aragon's parents? What is noted about her mother?

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