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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. What troubled Catherine's parents' marriage?
2. Who is the author of "The Wives of Henry VIII"?
3. What was Catherine of Aragon's relationship with Emperor Charles?
4. Who stopped the romance between Anne and Lord Percy?
5. What interest did Henry have in Charles of Austria?
Short Essay Questions
1. What meeting between France and England occurred around 1520? Whom might Henry have met at this meeting?
2. What are some examples of what Catherine of Aragon was taught as she grew up?
3. Who were Catherine of Aragon's parents? What is noted about her mother?
4. What did Cardinal Wolsey suggest Catherine of Aragon should do when Henry decided to end their marriage?
5. As Catherine of Aragon approached her fortieth birthday, what did Henry VIII focus his attention on?
6. What is questioned about Catherine of Aragon and Prince Arthur's wedding night? Why?
7. Where and when did Catherine marry Arthur? Who is noted as having attending their wedding?
8. After Prince Arthur's death, what happened to Catherine of Aragon?
9. What ruined King Henry's plans to marry Princess Mary to Charles V? How did Henry and Catherine feel about this turn of events?
10. What contributed to Prince Arthur's bad health?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the King's court. What were some of the different positions in the court? Which of Henry's wives met Henry while serving a queen at court?
Essay Topic 2
Describe the conclusion of "The Wives of Henry VIII." What happens at the end of the book? Are there any unanswered questions? Are there any surprises at the end of the book? Why might Fraser have chosen to end the book where she does?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss Henry's offspring which included Mary I, Henry Fitzroy, Elizabeth I, and Edward VI. What were their relationships with Henry like? How did Henry treat them? What were their titles? What is known about their lives during Henry's reign?
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