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"The Tudors" - Episode 1 Trivia Quiz

"Showtime's" miniseries is perfect way to learn a little history without a school textbook. With more sex and scandal than historical accuracy, "The Tudors" focuses on a young, thin and virile Henry VIII.

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

Author
rblayer

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
259,086

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1624

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. The series began in France with the assassination of the English ambassador. How was the unfortunate diplomat related to Henry VIII? Hint

Uncle

Brother

Cousin

Not related

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was Queen Catherine's original nationality? Hint

Spanish

French

Italian

Welsh

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the first woman in the series to be seen in bed with Henry? Hint

Lady Blount

Lady Dexter

Lady Jane

Queen Catherine

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Question 4 of 10

4. By what nickname did Thomas More call Henry? Hint

Jimmie

Hank

Harry

Willie

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Duke secretly challenged Henry's right to be king, and plotted his assassination? Hint

Norfolk

Buckingham

York

Essex

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was Wolsey's ultimate ambition to become? Hint

King

Pope

Cardinal

Duke

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Question 7 of 10

7. England's representative to the court of the king of France was Thomas Boleyn. He had two daughters, one being the well known Anne Boleyn. What was Anne's sister's name? Hint

Mary

Elizabeth

Jane

Alice

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Question 8 of 10

8. In which of the following sports did Henry not participate? Hint

Jousting

Tennis

Hunting

Boxing

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Question 9 of 10

9. In preparation for his meeting with the king of France, what promise did Henry make? Hint

To be faithful to his wife

To learn to speak French

To release several French prisoners

To not shave

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Question 10 of 10

10. As episode 1 ended, a plan to murder Henry was being rehearsed. By what means was the king to be killed? Hint

Poisoning

Strangulation

Shooting

Stabbing

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The series began in France with the assassination of the English ambassador. How was the unfortunate diplomat related to Henry VIII?

Answer: Uncle

Henry's uncle was brutally stabbed to death by a group of French assassins as he entered a palace on a diplomatic mission. Henry was outraged and demanded war against France.

2. What was Queen Catherine's original nationality?

Answer: Spanish

Catherine of Aragon was the daughter of Ferdinand and Isabela of Spain and the aunt of Spanish King Charles. She had originally married Henry's older brother Arthur to seal an alliance between England and Spain.

3. Who was the first woman in the series to be seen in bed with Henry?

Answer: Lady Blount

Lady Elizabeth Blount was a married, lady-in-waiting to Queen Catherine. When asked by Henry what her husband would do if he found out about their romance, she stated that he would put her in a nunnery. Henry did attempt to visit his wife's bedchamber, however, the Queen was in her chapel praying the rosary.

4. By what nickname did Thomas More call Henry?

Answer: Harry

Sir Thomas More was a lawyer and statesman and served Henry as Lord Chancellor. His refusal to accept Henry as the supreme head of the Church of England caused him to be executed as a traitor. He was later canonized a saint by the Catholic and Anglican Churches.

5. Which Duke secretly challenged Henry's right to be king, and plotted his assassination?

Answer: Buckingham

Buckingham claimed a right to the English throne as a direct descendant of Edward II, and became increasingly resentful of Henry's rule. The Duke was richer and more powerful than Henry and posed a major threat to the young and ambitious king.

6. What was Wolsey's ultimate ambition to become?

Answer: Pope

A close and trusted foreign policy advisor to Henry, Thomas Cardinal Wolsey dissuaded the king from declaring war against France. The series implies that this move was to gain the favor of French cardinals for a future papal election, however, this theory is discredited by many historians.

7. England's representative to the court of the king of France was Thomas Boleyn. He had two daughters, one being the well known Anne Boleyn. What was Anne's sister's name?

Answer: Mary

The ambitious Thomas was all too happy with Henry's assignment to make the arrangements for a meeting with the king of France in Calais, as it would give his two daughters the opportunity to meet the young, womanizing King of England.

8. In which of the following sports did Henry not participate?

Answer: Boxing

Henry was an avid player of a game which traced its origin to 12th century France. The indoor version later became known as 'real tennis' to distinguish it from 'lawn tennis'.

9. In preparation for his meeting with the king of France, what promise did Henry make?

Answer: To not shave

Queen Catherine expressed her dislike of her husband's facial hair growth. She also did not like the idea of Henry agreeing to betroth their daughter Mary to the dauphin of France without obtaining her consent.

10. As episode 1 ended, a plan to murder Henry was being rehearsed. By what means was the king to be killed?

Answer: Stabbing

Buckingham had dispatched men to arrange for the bribing of the king's guards. He then acted out a plan whereby he would hide a dagger in his clothing, bow before the king, then stab him to death.

Source: Author rblayer

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