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Average People Trivia: Jane Seymour | 10 Questions

This quiz relates to the third wife of Henry VIII.

A multiple-choice quiz by pickle830. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
pickle830

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
296,087

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Jane Seymour was born in either 1508 or 1509 to Sir John Seymour of Wiltshire and Margery Wentworth. Jane had two brothers who became very important to her son when he came to the throne. What were their names? Hint

Thomas and Richard

Thomas and Edward

John and Henry

Edward and Henry

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Question 2 of 10

2. Jane was a well educated women who was accomplished in many areas and was fluent in several languages.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these attributes was NOT mentioned in accounts of Jane's appearence after Henry started to take an interest in Jane? Hint

a mousy little chin

pale

short

blonde

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is significant about the day before Jane was formally betrothed to Henry? Hint

It was her birthday

It was the day before the Mary Rose sank

It was the day Henry's first wife died

It was the day after Anne Boleyn was executed

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Question 5 of 10

5. Jane soon became pregnant. What food did Jane reportedly crave during her pregnancy?

Hint

Peaches

Pheasant

Quail

Fine French cheese

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where did Jane give birth to her son Edward? Hint

Windsor Castle

The Palace of Westminster

The Tower of London

Hampton Court Palace

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Question 7 of 10

7. On what date was Edward christened? Hint

1st October

4th November

15th October

11th September

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Question 8 of 10

8. Jane died at Hampton Court Palace, but where is she buried? Hint

Westminster Abbey

Windsor Castle

Rochester Castle

The Tower of London

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of Jane's stepchildren acted as chief mourner at her funeral? Hint

Elizabeth

Both Elizabeth and Mary took on this role

Neither attended

Mary

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Question 10 of 10

10. Jane is the only wife of Henry VIII that is buried with him.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Thomas and Edward

After Henry VIII died, Thomas married Katherine Parr, and there were rumours that he had tried to engage in a relationship with Henry's daughter Princess Elizabeth.
Edward, on the other hand, played on a key role in Edward VI's early reign. In the role of protector he was effectively running the country. Eventually, both Jane's brothers were executed when they fell from favour.

2. Jane was a well educated women who was accomplished in many areas and was fluent in several languages.

Answer: False

Most women living in the time of the Tudors were often not very educated.
There were exceptions to this rule, though. Some female royals were given a basic level of education. Jane's lack of education is contrasted with her step daughters who were educated to level much higher than was normal at the time for women.

3. Which of these attributes was NOT mentioned in accounts of Jane's appearence after Henry started to take an interest in Jane?

Answer: short

Jane was very different from Anne Boleyn, who had dark hair and olive skin, unlike the pale Jane.

4. What is significant about the day before Jane was formally betrothed to Henry?

Answer: It was the day after Anne Boleyn was executed

Jane and Henry married 10 days later and Jane was publicly proclaimed as Queen on 4 June. Unlike Henry's two previous wives, Jane never had a coronation.

5. Jane soon became pregnant. What food did Jane reportedly crave during her pregnancy?

Answer: Quail

While Jane was pregnant Henry gave her whatever she wanted. Henry was convinced that Jane was his first 'real' wife, meaning he thought she was going to give him the son he wanted so much. Henry got her quail for her from Calais and Flanders.

6. Where did Jane give birth to her son Edward?

Answer: Hampton Court Palace

Jane went into seclusion in September 1537 and gave birth to a her son, the future King Edward VI of England, on 12 October at Hampton Court Palace.

7. On what date was Edward christened?

Answer: 15th October

After Jane participated in the Prince's christening on 15 October, it became clear that she was seriously ill.

8. Jane died at Hampton Court Palace, but where is she buried?

Answer: Windsor Castle

Jane was buried in St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.

9. Which of Jane's stepchildren acted as chief mourner at her funeral?

Answer: Mary

Above Jane's grave, there was for a time the following inscription:

'Here lieth a Phoenix, by whose death
Another Phoenix life gave breath:
It is to be lamented much
The world at once ne'er knew two such'.

10. Jane is the only wife of Henry VIII that is buried with him.

Answer: True

The view that Jane was Henry's favourite is based on the fact that she was the only one of Henry's wives to give him a son - and on comments made by Henry VIII himself.

Source: Author pickle830

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