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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
London
1516
1508
Winchester
1512
London
Did she have any siblings?
yes, one sister
no, she was an only child
yes, two brothers
yes, a brother and a sister
yes, a brother and a sister
In what languages besides English did she speak fluently?
Polish
Italian
German
French
Latin
French
How many times did she get married?
five times
once
two times
four times
four times
What was her attitude toward euducation?
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
She regarded education as an unpleasant necessity
She was gifted, though she had to be coerced into education
She loved to learn and favored education over courtly customs
Who was her first husband?
Thomas Seymour
Sir Edward Burgh
John Neville
Sir Edward Burgh
Her only true love was:
Thomas Seymour
John Neville
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 did not have a relationship with them and focused on building her influence
she became very close to them
treated them coldly
she hated them, and she made it felt every step of the way
she became very close to them
In what year were Catherine and her stepchildren held hostage in Snape Castle during a religious riot?
1540
1537
1534
1541
1537
How did Catherin's life turn out after John Neville's death in 1543?
got into Lady Mary's court
focused on managing Latimer's assets
went on a two-year voyage to Paris
she went to a monastery to live in seclusion
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
Ghent
Brugge
Copenhagen
Brussels
In what year did the wedding of Henry VIII and Catherine Parr take place?
24 October 1547
19 February 1545
12 July 1543
8 August 1544
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
four
two
one
two