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The Boleyns of Tudor England

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The Boleyns of Tudor England game quiz
"My favourite period in history was when the Tudors were on the throne. However this quiz is not about them. How much do you know about the Boleyn family?"

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. An easy one first. What was the name of the Boleyn who became Queen alongside Henry VIII in 1533?
    Mary
    Catherine
    Elizabeth
    Anne


2. For which of these reasons was Anne Boleyn beheaded?
    All of these
    Incest
    High treason
    Adultery


3. What was the name of the Boleyn family seat?
    Hever Castle
    Windsor Castle
    Hampton Court
    Hatfield House


4. Which other wife of Henry VIII had strong family connections to the Boleyns?
    Answer: (Two words and another influential family of the time, also with a 'royal wife' connection)


5. Mary Boleyn (Anne's sister) also had an affair with Henry VIII. True or false?
    True
    False


6. What was the name of the Boleyn brother?
    George
    Thomas
    Henry
    William


7. Titles were an excellent sign of success for the Boleyns. The benefits of having Anne as Queen were enormous. Already a well-established family at court, they became enobled several times over. What title did George Boleyn hold when he was executed with his sister?
    Bishop of Bath and Wells
    Earl of Stafford
    Lord Rochford
    Duke of Norfolk


8. What was the name of Mary's daughter by William Carey?
    Anne
    Elizabeth
    Mary
    Catherine


9. In which book, which was also made into a television play and a Hollywood movie, has the story of the Boleyns, particularly Mary, been immortalised?
    The Boleyn Dynasty
    The Other Boleyn Girl
    Mary Boleyn
    The Boleyn Sisters


10. Which Boleyn became the sole ruler of England in 1558?
    Answer: (Queen or King _______)


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Compiled Jun 17 13