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"The Tudors" - Season 1 Trivia Quiz

Not entirely accurate, but extremely entertaining, "The Tudors" is a fascinating portrayal of Henry VIII and the beginning of his relationship with Anne Boleyn. No extra historical knowledge is needed.

A multiple-choice quiz by image22. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
image22

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
286,038

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
11 / 15

Plays
1519

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 50 (9/15), Guest 172 (15/15), Guest 220 (14/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. What is the name of the King Henry's chief advisor? Hint

Cardinal Wolsey

Sir Thomas Howard

Pope Clement

Duke of Norfolk

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Question 2 of 15

2. After becoming angry with the King of France for his extravagant boasts, Henry challenges him to what type of sporting event? Hint

wrestling

jousting

tennis

hunting

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Question 3 of 15

3. What is the name of Henry's oldest daughter, whom he offers to Holy Roman Emperor Charles V as a bride? Hint

Jane

Elizabeth

Mary

Catherine

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Question 4 of 15

4. As a 'thank you' for services rendered to the church, the Pope bestows what title upon Henry? Hint

Friend of the Church

Honorary Cardinal

Defender of the Faith

Most Holy King

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Question 5 of 15

5. Anne Boleyn accepts Henry's offer to make her his sole mistress.

True

False

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Question 6 of 15

6. What is the name of the Boleyn's estate? Hint

Cottonwood

Buckingham

Norfolk

Hever

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Question 7 of 15

7. Anne does not catch the Sweating Sickness or the Plague.

True

False

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Question 8 of 15

8. Anne specifically promises to give Henry something when they are married. What is it? Hint

a son

herself

her family fortune

a true wife

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Question 9 of 15

9. Who follows Wolsey as Henry's spiritual advisor? Hint

Sir Thomas Boleyn

Cardinal Patrick

Sir James Hatfield

Sir Thomas More

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Question 10 of 15

10. Fill in the missing word. "Seduce me. Write letters to me. And poems. I love poems. _______ me with your words. Seduce me." Hint

Seduce

Beguile

Impress

Ravish

11. After Charles Brandon married Henry's sister Margaret without seeking approval, Henry banished them from Court. Henry then told Brandon he could come back to Court if he could win at what game? Hint

Chess

Tennis

Dice

Arm wrestling

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Question 12 of 15

12. Fill in the blanks in this quote from Henry to Anne: "Your _____. I love your ______."

Answer: (1 word, a body part)

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Question 13 of 15

13. When young Princess Mary is engaged to the Dauphin of France, she attempts to kiss him and he rebuffs her. How does she respond? Hint

She cries

She pushes him over

She runs to her father

She yells at him

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Question 14 of 15

14. What is the name of the young lawyer who assists Henry in trying to obtain a divorce? Hint

Thomas Cromwell

Thomas Boleyn

Thomas Tallis

Thomas Seymour

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Question 15 of 15

15. At the end of season one, Anne and Henry are married.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the King Henry's chief advisor?

Answer: Cardinal Wolsey

Although Wolsey was a Catholic cardinal, it was well-known fact that he had a mistress and two children.

2. After becoming angry with the King of France for his extravagant boasts, Henry challenges him to what type of sporting event?

Answer: wrestling

After some extensive research (i.e. a Google search), Wikipedia confirms that this did actually take place, at the Field of the Cloth of Gold pageant. Somehow I can't quite see that happening in contemporary times, but a wrestling match between Nicolas Sarkozy and Queen Elizabeth would be pretty entertaining!

3. What is the name of Henry's oldest daughter, whom he offers to Holy Roman Emperor Charles V as a bride?

Answer: Mary

Charles V claimed many titles, among them: Holy Roman Emperor, King of Aragon and Castile, Duke of Burgundy, Duke of Brabant, Count of Flanders, Duke of Luxembourg, Lord of the Netherlands and Duke of Milan. Unfortunately for Henry however, Charles broke off the engagement and eventually married his cousin Isabella.

4. As a 'thank you' for services rendered to the church, the Pope bestows what title upon Henry?

Answer: Defender of the Faith

The Pope granted Henry the title after Henry wrote a defense of the Church from Martin Luther. He also provided political and religious support to the Pope. The title is more than a little ironic, considering the schism that would ultimately occur.

5. Anne Boleyn accepts Henry's offer to make her his sole mistress.

Answer: False

Anne refuses this offer, even after Henry promises not to return to Catherine's bed. Anne will only settle for being his wife and queen. In retrospect, she probably regretted that decision...

6. What is the name of the Boleyn's estate?

Answer: Hever

Hever castle went on to become a tourist destination, with a "Tudor village" built nearby, gardens, a lake, and occasional jousting tournaments. You can even hold your wedding there!

7. Anne does not catch the Sweating Sickness or the Plague.

Answer: False

Anne does contract the disease, but miraculously survives and returns to Court.

8. Anne specifically promises to give Henry something when they are married. What is it?

Answer: a son

Since Henry's obsessed with obtaining a male heir, it's an effective promise. Ironically, Henry's most famous and successful descendant is Elizabeth I, his daughter by Anne Boleyn, who would ultimately become one of England's best and most loved monarchs.

9. Who follows Wolsey as Henry's spiritual advisor?

Answer: Sir Thomas More

Thomas More is especially concerned with maintaining the Catholic religion in England and had people burned at the stake for refusing to comply. He himself was executed for treason in 1535.

10. Fill in the missing word. "Seduce me. Write letters to me. And poems. I love poems. _______ me with your words. Seduce me."

Answer: Ravish

This is from a dream sequence and although there is no historical basis for it, this has become a fairly popular quote.

Answer: Arm wrestling

It seems that arm wrestling has been around as an organized sport since sometime in the 1950s, and there are regulations and rules governing the competitive play. I did find one website that claims there are paintings in Egyptian tombs that prove the game was around as early as 2,000 B.C. http://www.paralumun.com/sportarm.htm.

12. Fill in the blanks in this quote from Henry to Anne: "Your _____. I love your ______."

Answer: Neck

Kind of morbidly amusing, since he will ultimately have her beheaded for adultery and witchcraft.

13. When young Princess Mary is engaged to the Dauphin of France, she attempts to kiss him and he rebuffs her. How does she respond?

Answer: She pushes him over

Princess Mary would eventually become Queen Mary after the death of her father and brother, King Edward.

14. What is the name of the young lawyer who assists Henry in trying to obtain a divorce?

Answer: Thomas Cromwell

Thomas Cromwell would become one of Henry's most trusted advisors after helping him obtain a divorce and marry Anne. However, he too would be ultimately executed after supporting Henry's disastrous later marriage to Anne of Cleves.

15. At the end of season one, Anne and Henry are married.

Answer: False

Henry is still anxiously waiting the resolution of his "Great Matter" so that he can marry Anne.

Source: Author image22

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