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Quiz about Six Wives of Henry VIII 6 Catherine Parr

"Six Wives of Henry VIII" 6 Catherine Parr Quiz

Henry is in his final years and has married for the sixth and final time.

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

Author
valjoedg

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
342,384

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
239

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who was in love with Catherine before the King was? Hint

No one

Edward Seymour

Thomas Seymour

Thomas Cromwell

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who convinced Catherine to finally accept the King's proposal of marriage? Hint

The King

Catherine herself

Will Somers

Thomas Seymour

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Question 3 of 10

3. None of the King's children attended his wedding to Catherine Parr.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Catherine: "Rather than marry you I'd rather be your ________."

Fill in the blank.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who wrote the book "Lamentations of a Sinner"? Hint

Archbishop Cranmer

Thomas Seymour

Queen Catherine Parr

Henry VIII

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was right outside the chamber during Henry and Catherine's wedding night? Hint

Lady Mary

Thomas Seymour

Prince Edward

Will Somers

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Question 7 of 10

7. While Henry was in France, he named Catherine Parr as Regent of the Kingdom.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Thomas Seymour: "I have more by your ________ alone, Madame."

Fill in the blank.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who attempted to have Catherine Parr arrested? Hint

Archbishop Thomas Cranmer

No one

Edward Seymour

Bishop Steven Gardiner

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which Queen did Henry VIII mention on his deathbed? Hint

Queen Anne Boleyn

Queen Jane Seymour

Queen Catherine Howard

Queen Catherine of Aragon

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was in love with Catherine before the King was?

Answer: Thomas Seymour

Catherine was about to be introduced to the King in order for her to marry the King. Thomas Seymour threatened the King's fool, Will Somers, at knife point to see how the King felt about Catherine.

2. Who convinced Catherine to finally accept the King's proposal of marriage?

Answer: Thomas Seymour

Catherine was sitting alone in an enclosed patio when Thomas Seymour approached her. Thomas professed his love for her but because the King wanted her she must chose the King.

3. None of the King's children attended his wedding to Catherine Parr.

Answer: False

Lady Mary, Lady Elizabeth and Prince Edward all attended the wedding of King Henry VIII and Catherine Parr.

4. Catherine: "Rather than marry you I'd rather be your ________." Fill in the blank.

Answer: Mistress

Henry had just proposed marriage to Catherine who hesitated before saying she would rather consent to be his mistress. The King laughed at this and his laughter was heard throughout the court.

5. Who wrote the book "Lamentations of a Sinner"?

Answer: Queen Catherine Parr

Catherine was tenderly putting the King to bed on their wedding night and gave him a cup of wine. She began reading from the book she wrote called "Lamitations of a Sinner" before finally consenting to be in the King's bed.

6. Who was right outside the chamber during Henry and Catherine's wedding night?

Answer: Will Somers

After the King and Queen went to bed, Will Somers sat in the corner of the hall with a book and made himself comfortable. Sometime later Queen Catherine opened the door to tell Will Somers that the King was fatigued.

7. While Henry was in France, he named Catherine Parr as Regent of the Kingdom.

Answer: True

Henry VIII said, "Be it known and ordered by me that in my absence this government will be ruled as regent by my sovereign lady the Queen." He also charged her to care for his children's education.

8. Thomas Seymour: "I have more by your ________ alone, Madame." Fill in the blank.

Answer: Ear

Thomas had returned with a letter from the King and asked to repeat some news in private. Catherine dismissed Lady Mary, Lady Elizabeth, Prince Edward and a court writer. Thomas then spoke a few words from him and him alone as he still loved her.

9. Who attempted to have Catherine Parr arrested?

Answer: Bishop Steven Gardiner

Bishop Gardiner had been against the marriage from the beginning so it was no surprise that he convinced the King to have his sixth wife arrested. Thankfully for Catherine, she had been informed beforehand and had pleaded with Henry to forgive her which he did.

The guards had come to arrest her but found her in the King's arms. The King angrily dismissed the men and collapsed to the floor.

10. Which Queen did Henry VIII mention on his deathbed?

Answer: Queen Jane Seymour

King Henry VIII had at his beside Archbishop Thomas Cranmer, Queen Catherine Parr, Will Somers and Bishop Steven Gardiner. When Cranmer brought Catherine Parr to his bedside Henry had said the Queen was dead, referring to Jane Seymour.

Source: Author valjoedg

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