Quiz on Henry's Reign

What was Henry's surname?

• Lancaster

• York

• Tudor

• Stuart

What was the atmosphere like at Henry and Anne's court compared to Catherine of Aragon's?

• Modest and serious

• Scandalous and entertaining

• Quiet and reserved

• Strict and disciplined

Who was the first person arrested for adultery and treason?

• Sir Francis Weston

• Sir Henry Norris

• Mark Smeaton

• Sir William Brereton

What was Henry's belief about Anne's guilt?

• He believed she was innocent.

• He believed she was guilty.

• He was unsure about her guilt.

• He thought she was framed.

What role did a conservative group in court play in Jane Seymour's rise?

• They opposed her marriage to Henry VIII.

• They supported Anne Boleyn's influence.

• They wanted to see Anne Boleyn fall.

• They were indifferent to her rise.

Who was a powerful individual that grew to dislike Anne Boleyn?

• Duke of Norfolk

• King Henry VIII

• Thomas Cromwell

• Cardinal Wolsey

Why is Smeaton's confession considered not trustworthy?

• He was bribed

• He was underage

• People will confess to anything under torture

• He was not present at the scene

What did Cromwell say about the rumour Anne had already been engaged to Lord Percy?

• He could prove it

• He could not prove this

• He supported it

• He ignored it

Why is it doubtful that Cromwell could have manipulated King Henry?

• Henry was inexperienced

• Henry was a mature and experienced ruler

• Cromwell had no influence

• Cromwell was not trusted by Henry

Why would it have been dangerous for Cromwell to suggest Anne's unfaithfulness to the king?

• It was based on very little evidence

• It was a popular opinion

• It was supported by the church

• It was a common rumor