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Sir Thomas Wyatt (the Elder) Trivia Quiz

Thomas Wyatt was a poet during the 16th century, and brought the Italian sonnet to England. See how much you know about his life and poems. As befits a quiz about a poet, the questions are all rhymes.

A multiple-choice quiz by princess_1990. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
princess_1990

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
257,405

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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282

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Question 1 of 10

1. This dear sweet lady was as an angel above
The sound of her voice was the coo of a dove
How I wanted her favor, even a button or a glove!
Which wife of King Henry VIII did I love? Hint

Katherine of Aragon

Jane Seymour

Anne Boleyn

Katherine Howard

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Question 2 of 10

2. Impatient with Queen Mary, this boy grabbed his gun,
And with his army set off for London at a run.
But his army was defeated and his plans all undone.
Which English rebel was my heir and son? Hint

Henry Wyatt

George Wyatt

Thomas Wyatt (the Younger)

John Wyatt

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Question 3 of 10

3. My true love's rejection cut like a knife,
But I did settle down, even so late in life,
In a time where lies and adultery were rife.
Who was the woman I chose as a wife? Hint

Jane Hawte

Margaret Shelton

Elizabeth Brooke

Elizabeth Blount

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Question 4 of 10

4. My dear old wife was fine,
But for another women I did pine.
Her sons Francis, Edward, and Henry continued my line.
What is the name of this mistress of mine? Hint

Anne Wyatt

Elizabeth Brooke

Elizabeth Darrell

Anne Skinner

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Question 5 of 10

5. Th' unfeigned cheer of Phyllis hath the place
That Brunet had ; she hath, and ever shall.
She from my self now hath me in her grace ;
She hath in hand my wit, my will, my all.

Who is this "Brunet" that maketh my heart quicken pace? Hint

Katherine Howard

Elizabeth Brooke

Anne Boleyn

Elizabeth Blount

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Question 6 of 10

6. After hours of labor, my mother was worn.
She told me it felt like her insides were torn.
But when it was over, surely she didn't mourn.
What was the year that I was born? Hint

1500

1498

1503

1511

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Question 7 of 10

7. I slacked off all day, and my father became stern
So I packed off for school, though for home did I yearn.
There my behavior for the better made a turn.
Which was the college where I first started to learn? Hint

St. John's College

Surrey College

Christ's College

College of Kent

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Question 8 of 10

8. My love for his mistress was plain to see.
It was too bad his fair wife-to-be was unfree.
Yelling and screaming, he took care of me.
King Henry made me go to which other country? Hint

Italy

Spain

Germany

France

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Question 9 of 10

9. After writing for years, I was a very sick guy
I lay down on my bed with a small, sickly sigh,
Kissing this wonderful world good bye.
Exactly what year did I finally die? Hint

1540

1541

1542

1543

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Question 10 of 10

10. I think you finally know me at last,
And I must admit, I had a blast.
But one last question, as my memory fades into the past:
Which of these poems didn't I write? Answer fast! Hint

Pastime with Good Company

My Lute Awake!

My Love to Scorn, My Service to Retain

There Was Never Nothing More Me Pained

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This dear sweet lady was as an angel above The sound of her voice was the coo of a dove How I wanted her favor, even a button or a glove! Which wife of King Henry VIII did I love?

Answer: Anne Boleyn

Sir Thomas Wyatt was famous for his involvement with Anne Boleyn, although he had to step back when he saw Henry VIII's attention to her. When she was brought down in the summer of 1536, he almost went down with her. He was put in the Tower with the other five men convicted of adultery with her, although while they were executed, he was released.

2. Impatient with Queen Mary, this boy grabbed his gun, And with his army set off for London at a run. But his army was defeated and his plans all undone. Which English rebel was my heir and son?

Answer: Thomas Wyatt (the Younger)

Thomas Wyatt the Younger wanted to talk Queen Mary out of marrying Philip II of Spain, and so gathered a large army in rebellion against her. Some of his accomplices actually wanted to overthrow her and put the Princess Elizabeth on the throne, and so when the army was defeated, the leaders were convicted of high treason and executed.

3. My true love's rejection cut like a knife, But I did settle down, even so late in life, In a time where lies and adultery were rife. Who was the woman I chose as a wife?

Answer: Elizabeth Brooke

Margaret Shelton and Elizabeth Blount were both mistresses of Henry VIII, while Jane Hawte was actually the wife of Thomas Wyatt the Younger, the poet's son. Wyatt was actually married to Elizabeth Brooke during his love affair with Anne Boleyn.

4. My dear old wife was fine, But for another women I did pine. Her sons Francis, Edward, and Henry continued my line. What is the name of this mistress of mine?

Answer: Elizabeth Darrell

Elizabeth Brooke was Wyatt's wife, Anne Skinner was his mother, and Anne Wyatt was his daughter. Elizabeth Darrell was with him for the four years before his death, and Francis, Edward, and Henry were their sons.

5. Th' unfeigned cheer of Phyllis hath the place That Brunet had ; she hath, and ever shall. She from my self now hath me in her grace ; She hath in hand my wit, my will, my all. Who is this "Brunet" that maketh my heart quicken pace?

Answer: Anne Boleyn

Wyatt wrote many poems about Anne Boleyn. This is a segment from the poem, "If waker care, if sudden pale colour."

6. After hours of labor, my mother was worn. She told me it felt like her insides were torn. But when it was over, surely she didn't mourn. What was the year that I was born?

Answer: 1503

No one knows the exact date of his birth, but it was sometime during 1503. His mother was Anne Skinner, and his father Henry Wyatt.

7. I slacked off all day, and my father became stern So I packed off for school, though for home did I yearn. There my behavior for the better made a turn. Which was the college where I first started to learn?

Answer: St. John's College

Sir Thomas Wyatt was born in Surrey, but he went to St. John's College in Oxford.

8. My love for his mistress was plain to see. It was too bad his fair wife-to-be was unfree. Yelling and screaming, he took care of me. King Henry made me go to which other country?

Answer: Italy

After seeing Anne's favor towards Wyatt, Henry VIII, extremely jealous, sent Wyatt out of the way so he could have Anne to himself.

9. After writing for years, I was a very sick guy I lay down on my bed with a small, sickly sigh, Kissing this wonderful world good bye. Exactly what year did I finally die?

Answer: 1542

Although he had been in trouble with the law several times during his lifetime, Wyatt somehow managed to die a more peaceful death than execution.

10. I think you finally know me at last, And I must admit, I had a blast. But one last question, as my memory fades into the past: Which of these poems didn't I write? Answer fast!

Answer: Pastime with Good Company

Pastime with Good Company was actually a song written by Henry VIII, who thought himself a fine poet and composer, besides other things. Check out these poems, and see who you think is better. I hope you liked my quiz!

Source: Author princess_1990

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