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The Ultimate The Other Boleyn Girl Quiz | Authors

A quiz on "The Other Boleyn Girl" by Phillipa Gregory.

A multiple-choice quiz by goddessdivine. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
goddessdivine

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
292,098

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
878

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who is the main character and narrator of the story? Hint

Anne Boleyn

Mary Boleyn

Elizabeth Boleyn

Henry

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Question 2 of 10

2. In whose court did Mary and her sister, Anne serve, upon Anne's return from abroad? Hint

Queen Claude of France

Madge Shelton

The Empress of Spain

Catherine of Aragon

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who is Mary's husband in the beginning of the book? Hint

William Stafford

George Boleyn

Thomas Boleyn

William Carrey

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Question 4 of 10

4. Mary had two children with Henry VIII. What were their names? Hint

Elizabeth and Thomas Fitzroy

Catherine and Henry Fitzroy

Catherine and Henry Carrey

Elizabeth and William Carrey

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Question 5 of 10

5. After Henry falls for Anne, what dish did he send her at a feast? Hint

Dove

Chicken

Vension

Lark

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Question 6 of 10

6. What did Mary give to her daughter the first time she visited Hever to see both Catherine and Henry? Hint

A nut named Nutty

An acorn named Oaky

A blanket called Deary

A new dress

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Question 7 of 10

7. After William Carrey dies, whom does Mary fall in love with? Hint

She doesn't

Sir Richard Brent

William Stafford

Henry VIII

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Question 8 of 10

8. After Anne and Henry conceive a child, they get married. How did Mary find out? Hint

She is a witness.

It was her idea.

George tells her.

She recieves an letter from Anne's trusted pageboy.

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Question 9 of 10

9. Before Anne gives birth, Mary marries William Stafford. Later on, the two have a child. What gender is the child, and what is its name? Hint

Girl, Mary

Boy, Thomas

Girl, Anne

Boy, William

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who goes with Anne to wait in the Tower of London? Hint

No One

Mary Stafford

Catherine Carrey

Her maid, Nell

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is the main character and narrator of the story?

Answer: Mary Boleyn

Mary Boleyn was a pretty, young girl who was sent to be the king's mistress by her family.

2. In whose court did Mary and her sister, Anne serve, upon Anne's return from abroad?

Answer: Catherine of Aragon

Mary was one of Queen Catherine's favorite ladies, until she became the king's lover. The Queen was still kind to Mary, but never treated her the same afterwards.

3. Who is Mary's husband in the beginning of the book?

Answer: William Carrey

Mary was married to William Carrey when she was twelve years old. William died of the sweating sickness later in the book.

4. Mary had two children with Henry VIII. What were their names?

Answer: Catherine and Henry Carrey

Mary named her first child, Catherine after the queen, and Henry after the king. Her children lived in Hever, where Mary was always longing to be.

5. After Henry falls for Anne, what dish did he send her at a feast?

Answer: Lark

Anne refused all food expect for the lark. Later on, Mary tightened her dress and Anne groaned. Mary only said, "Too much lark."

6. What did Mary give to her daughter the first time she visited Hever to see both Catherine and Henry?

Answer: An acorn named Oaky

Catherine doesn't remember Mary at first, so Mary befriends her by giving her a carved acorn and telling her a story about the Woodland Ball.

7. After William Carrey dies, whom does Mary fall in love with?

Answer: William Stafford

William Stafford was an usher for Mary's uncle. On a boat ride to France, they realized they love each other. Because he was a nobody, they couldn't get married at first.

8. After Anne and Henry conceive a child, they get married. How did Mary find out?

Answer: She recieves an letter from Anne's trusted pageboy.

Mary gets a letter which Anne signs "Anne, Queen of England". Soon after, Anne is crowned queen in a elaborate ceremony, although the country is somber.

9. Before Anne gives birth, Mary marries William Stafford. Later on, the two have a child. What gender is the child, and what is its name?

Answer: Girl, Anne

They name the child Anne after Mary's sister. The child is born after Anne banished Mary for marrying beneath her and for being pregnant.

10. Who goes with Anne to wait in the Tower of London?

Answer: Catherine Carrey

Anne requests to have Catherine wait with her, which Mary does not agree with. But Catherine agrees and stays with her Aunt Anne.

Source: Author goddessdivine

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