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Catherine Parr Quiz

Flashcards for quick repetition. What do you know about one of King Henry's Henry VIII wives? This quiz will test your knowledge of history. Good luck!
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When and where was Katherine Parr born?
1512
York
1516
Winchester
London
1508
1512
London
Did she have any siblings?
no, she was an only child
yes, a brother and a sister
yes, one sister
yes, two brothers
yes, a brother and a sister
In what languages besides English did she speak fluently?
Italian
Latin
French
German
Polish
French
How many times did she get married?
once
five times
two times
four times
four times
What was her attitude toward euducation?
She was gifted, though she had to be coerced into education
She loved to learn and favored education over courtly customs
She regarded education as an unpleasant necessity
She believed that the teachings of the church were the most important, and she fought every sign of independent thinking
She loved to learn and favored education over courtly customs
Who was her first husband?
Thomas Seymour
John Neville
Sir Edward Burgh
Sir Edward Burgh
Her only true love was:
John Neville
Thomas Seymour
Sir Edward Burgh
Henry VIII
Thomas Seymour
Catherine Parr was a supporter of:
Roman Catholic Church
Church of England
Roman Catholic Church
What relationship did Catheryn have with the children of her second husband John Neville?
she hated them, and she made it felt every step of the way
she did not have a relationship with them and focused on building her influence
treated them coldly
she became very close to them
she became very close to them
In what year were Catherine and her stepchildren held hostage in Snape Castle during a religious riot?
1541
1540
1534
1537
1537
How did Catherin's life turn out after John Neville's death in 1543?
went on a two-year voyage to Paris
focused on managing Latimer's assets
she went to a monastery to live in seclusion
got into Lady Mary's court
got into Lady Mary's court
Where did King Henry VIII send Thomas Seymour to get rid of him as a competitor for Catheryn's hand?
Brussels
Brugge
Ghent
Copenhagen
Brussels
In what year did the wedding of Henry VIII and Catherine Parr take place?
19 February 1545
12 July 1543
8 August 1544
24 October 1547
12 July 1543
Catherine was the first Queen of England that was also a Queen of....
Irleand
Scotland
Wales
France
Irleand
How many books did Catherine Parr published?
none
one
two
four
two