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Sir Thomas Wyatt (the Elder)

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Sir Thomas Wyatt the Elder game quiz
"Thomas Wyatt was a poet during the 16th century, and brought the Italian sonnet to England. See how much you know about his life and poems. As befits a quiz about a poet, the questions are all rhymes."

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1. This dear sweet lady was as an angel above
The sound of her voice was the coo of a dove
How I wanted her favor, even a button or a glove!
Which wife of King Henry VIII did I love?
    Jane Seymour
    Anne Boleyn
    Katherine Howard
    Katherine of Aragon


2. Impatient with Queen Mary, this boy grabbed his gun,
And with his army set off for London at a run.
But his army was defeated and his plans all undone.
Which English rebel was my heir and son?
    George Wyatt
    Henry Wyatt
    John Wyatt
    Thomas Wyatt (the Younger)


3. My true love's rejection cut like a knife,
But I did settle down, even so late in life,
In a time where lies and adultery were rife.
Who was the woman I chose as a wife?
    Margaret Shelton
    Jane Hawte
    Elizabeth Blount
    Elizabeth Brooke


4. My dear old wife was fine,
But for another women I did pine.
Her sons Francis, Edward, and Henry continued my line.
What is the name of this mistress of mine?
    Elizabeth Brooke
    Anne Wyatt
    Anne Skinner
    Elizabeth Darrell


5. Th' unfeigned cheer of Phyllis hath the place
That Brunet had ; she hath, and ever shall.
She from my self now hath me in her grace ;
She hath in hand my wit, my will, my all.

Who is this "Brunet" that maketh my heart quicken pace?
    Elizabeth Brooke
    Katherine Howard
    Elizabeth Blount
    Anne Boleyn


6. After hours of labor, my mother was worn.
She told me it felt like her insides were torn.
But when it was over, surely she didn't mourn.
What was the year that I was born?
    1503
    1511
    1498
    1500


7. I slacked off all day, and my father became stern
So I packed off for school, though for home did I yearn.
There my behavior for the better made a turn.
Which was the college where I first started to learn?
    St. John's College
    Surrey College
    Christ's College
    College of Kent


8. My love for his mistress was plain to see.
It was too bad his fair wife-to-be was unfree.
Yelling and screaming, he took care of me.
King Henry made me go to which other country?
    Germany
    France
    Spain
    Italy


9. After writing for years, I was a very sick guy
I lay down on my bed with a small, sickly sigh,
Kissing this wonderful world good bye.
Exactly what year did I finally die?
    1542
    1543
    1541
    1540


10. I think you finally know me at last,
And I must admit, I had a blast.
But one last question, as my memory fades into the past:
Which of these poems didn't I write? Answer fast!
    Pastime with Good Company
    My Lute Awake!
    My Love to Scorn, My Service to Retain
    There Was Never Nothing More Me Pained

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