1. Being a king of England didn't always offer full job security. These four kings all met violent ends but which one had an appointment with the executioner? Richard III Charles I Edward II Henry VI

2. Being the wife of Henry VIII could be a risky business, however even after his second wife, Anne Boleyn was executed, there were still four more ready to give it a go. Which of these wives was also destined for the chopper? Catherine Parr Anne of Cleves Jane Seymour Catherine Howard

3. This unfortunate sixteen year old was queen of England for nine days before being overthrown by supporters of Mary Tudor. She spent six months in The Tower of London before being executed. Her name was Lady ______ ______? Answer: (Two Words: J___ G___)

4. Here are four famous British sea-faring men but which one ended up minus his head? Sir Francis Drake Admiral Lord Nelson Captain James Cook Sir Walter Raleigh

5. Which of these lost his head on the orders of Henry VIII? Thomas Cromwell Richard Cromwell Oliver Cromwell Walter Cromwell

6. Only one of these royal women felt the executioner's axe on her neck. Which was the unfortunate Mary? Queen Mary I Mary, Queen of Scots Queen Mary II (wife of William of Orange) Mary of Teck

7. It was a brave person indeed who challenged the monarch too strongly over matters of religion or politics. These four were all put to death over matters of principle but which one was beheaded? Thomas More Nicholas Ridley Thomas Becket Hugh Latimer

8. Which of these 'pretenders' to the throne ended up without a head to put a crown on? James Stuart (The Old Pretender) Lambert Simnel Ist Duke of Monmouth Charles Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie)

9. After the restoration of the English throne, Charles II had Oliver Cromwell's body exhumed and 'executed'. True False

10. Which of the following was sentenced to death in 1541 on the orders of Henry VIII? May Pole North Pole Graham Poll Margaret Pole