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The document discusses the life and marriages of Henry VIII, highlighting his significant role in the separation of the English Church from the Roman Catholic Church and his tumultuous personal life. It details his six marriages, the fates of his wives, and the succession of his children, including Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I. The text also includes questions related to the content, focusing on key events and consequences of Henry VIII's actions.

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The document discusses the life and marriages of Henry VIII, highlighting his significant role in the separation of the English Church from the Roman Catholic Church and his tumultuous personal life. It details his six marriages, the fates of his wives, and the succession of his children, including Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I. The text also includes questions related to the content, focusing on key events and consequences of Henry VIII's actions.

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Read the text below and for questions (21-25) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D)

The British throne has seen a lot of monarchs but there were some who became more famous than
others in a particular way. Henry VIII is a king who has always been a subject of great interest both for
historians and for film-makers. Henry VIII was the second king of the Tudor dynasty. He became
famous for his role in the separation of the English Church from the Roman Catholic Church as well as
for his hectic personal life. The king’s six marriages are much spoken about. Henry was very young
when his brother died and Henry had to marry his widow Catherine of Aragon. When Henry VIII
decided to marry his second wife Anne Boleyn, he couldn’t get the permission of the Church for the
divorce. That occurred to be a formal reason for breaking up with the Roman Catholic Church. Henry
VIII became the Supreme Head of the English Church which was proclaimed independent from the
papacy’s power. Three years after Anne had been crowned she was accused of treason and executed.
Henry was single for only a week. His third wife, Jane Seymour, used to be one of the Queen’s ladies-
in-waiting. She managed to give birth to the crown heir, Prince Edward, but the happiness that
followed Edward’s birth quickly changed into sorrow. The birth was so difficult that Jane Seymour
died of infection when her son was only twelve days old. The next wife for the king was found in
Cleves. The young woman’s portrait was shown to the 49-year-old king who agreed to wed her. The
marriage was mostly politically aimed so it didn’t last long. The annulment was accepted by both
parties. The fifth marriage of Henry VIII was less than two years long. His beloved wife Catherine
Howard, however, had an affair with a courtier and was beheaded. Henry’s last wife, Catherine Parr,
argued with him a lot over religion. It was Catherine who outlived her husband. Henry VIII had only
three children who grew up and inherited the throne. His son Edward VI succeeded him. As for his
daughters, Mary I and Elizabeth I, they followed Edward VI on the throne of England and were both
outstanding Queens though in a different way.

21. What does the text tell us about Henry VIII?


A He was popular with women.
B He became famous both for private and state affairs.
C He is very popular in the world of cinema.
D He had a lot of heirs.
22. What consequence did Henry’s marriage with Anne Boleyn have?
A His first wife didn’t give birth to a male hair.
B The Catholic Church didn’t allow the divorce.
C Anne was later executed.
D The English Church separated from the Roman Church.
23. What is special about Jane Seymour as compared to the other wives of Henry VIII?
A She was the only Queen who died a non-violent death.
B She had been Catherine of Aragon lady-in-waiting.
C Prince Edward was the only son of Henry VIII who was crowned.
D She married Henry a week before Anne’s execution.
24. What is true about Henry’s children?
A They were all crowned and ruled England.
B The two daughters of Henry were notable monarchs.
C They were born by the same woman.
D They inherited the throne in different ways.
25. The mnemonic chain for remembering the ill-fated wives of Henry VII can be…
A … divorced – beheaded – died – divorced – beheaded – survived.
B … divorced – betrayed – died – executed – divorced.
C … died – executed – loved – beheaded – outlived – died.
D … survived – betrayed – died – betrayed – survived – executed.

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