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1. When Henry was six, the family Christmas celebrations were disrupted by a disastrous fire that destroyed the medieval palace in which they were staying. What was the name of the palace?
2. What was the name of Henry's older brother?
3. Henry had two sisters one older and one younger. Both sisters married more than once. Whom did the older sister, Margaret, marry first?
4. Whom did Henry's younger sister, Mary, marry first?
5. Henry married ____ times.
6. Two of Henry's wives were beheaded for treason (i.e. adultery). One was probably innocent. Who was that queen?
7. Catherine Howard was also beheaded. The charge of adultery was probably well founded. Who was her alleged lover?
8. Henry and his French counterpart met at an extravaganza called the Field of the "Cloth of Gold". Who was the French king?
9. Who was Henry's only legitimate son?
10. In 1536 a rebellion occured in the north of England. What was this rebellion was called?
11. Thomas Wolsey was Henry's Lord Chancellor until his downfall in 1529.
12. Henry married Anne of Cleves, his fourth wife. Which of his ministers was responsible for this marriage?
13. Which palace was not a major building project of Henry VIII?
14. How old was Henry when he died?
15. Henry's last wife was Catherine Parr who was more a nurse than a wife. Had she been married before?
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