Henry VIII, supreme head of the Church of England

The speaker, having completed a divorce and remarried to Anne, discusses the political climate, including potential threats from the Pope and the Holy Roman Emperor. Despite these concerns, the speaker doubts any immediate danger. The focus then shifts to church reform, specifically the condition of monasteries and abbeys, which are seen as wealthy and supportive of the Pope. The speaker plans to task Cromwell with dissolving these institutions as part of the reformation of the Church of England.

What significant personal event does the narrator mention at the beginning?

• His coronation as king

• His divorce and remarriage

• The birth of his first child

• His victory in a battle

Which two foreign powers are mentioned as potential threats?

• Russia and the Ottoman Empire

• Spain and the Holy Roman Empire

• Portugal and the Netherlands

• France and Italy

What concerns does the narrator have about the monasteries?

• They are too isolated

• They are too modern

• They are too small

• They are too wealthy and support the Pope

What role does the narrator intend for Cromwell?

• To negotiate with foreign powers

• To manage the royal treasury

• To lead a military campaign

• To oversee the dissolution of monasteries

What is the narrator's ultimate goal in reforming the church?

• To expand the church's influence

• To strengthen ties with the Pope

• To reduce the number of church buildings

• To increase the wealth of the church