1.
Early in 1523, Queen Anne Boleyn was secretly bethrothed to who?
Correct Answer
B. Henry Percy
Explanation
Queen Anne Boleyn was secretly betrothed to Henry Percy. This is historically accurate as Anne Boleyn and Henry Percy were indeed engaged in the early 1520s. However, their betrothal was eventually broken off, and Anne went on to marry King Henry VIII. Nonetheless, at the time of their secret engagement, Henry Percy was the intended husband for Anne Boleyn.
2.
Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn performed their secret wedding when?
Correct Answer
C. 14th November 1532
3.
Who is the mother of Queen Anne Boleyn?
Correct Answer
A. Lady Elizabeth Howard
Explanation
Lady Elizabeth Howard is the correct answer because she was the mother of Queen Anne Boleyn. Lady Elizabeth Howard was the daughter of Thomas Howard, 2nd Duke of Norfolk, and she married Thomas Boleyn, 1st Earl of Wiltshire. Their daughter, Anne Boleyn, went on to become the second wife of King Henry VIII of England. Therefore, Lady Elizabeth Howard is Queen Anne Boleyn's mother.
4.
Anne Boleyn was crowned Queen of England when?
Correct Answer
D. 1st June 1533
Explanation
Anne Boleyn was crowned Queen of England on 1st June 1533. This date marks the official recognition and proclamation of her as the queen consort to King Henry VIII. It is significant because it solidifies her position and status within the monarchy and signifies the beginning of her short-lived reign as queen.
5.
How many miscarriages did Queen Anne Boleyn have?
Correct Answer
A. Three
Explanation
Queen Anne Boleyn had three miscarriages.
6.
When did Queen Anne Boleyn die?
Correct Answer
B. 19th May 1536
Explanation
Queen Anne Boleyn died on 19th May 1536.
7.
Did Queen Anne Boleyn eventually marry her Irish cousin, James Butler?
Correct Answer
A. No
Explanation
Queen Anne Boleyn did not eventually marry her Irish cousin, James Butler. The question is asking about a specific marriage between Queen Anne Boleyn and James Butler, and the answer states that this marriage did not occur.
8.
In what year did Queen Anne Boleyn give birth to her first child?
Correct Answer
D. 7th September 1533
Explanation
Queen Anne Boleyn gave birth to her first child on 7th September 1533.
9.
All but one of these were the charges levied on Queen Anne Boleyn that lead to her death.
Correct Answer
B. Felony
Explanation
The charges of adultery, witchcraft, and conspiracy were indeed levied on Queen Anne Boleyn, but the statement clearly states that all but one of these charges led to her death. Therefore, the correct answer is felony, as it was not one of the charges that resulted in her execution.
10.
Which of these was the nickname of Queen Anne Boleyn?
Correct Answer
A. Nan Bullen
Explanation
Queen Anne Boleyn was commonly referred to as Nan Bullen. This nickname was derived from her given name, Anne, and was a playful variation of it. It was a term of endearment or familiarity used by those close to her. The other options, "The Great Whore" and "La Grande Pute," are derogatory and disrespectful terms that were not associated with Queen Anne Boleyn. "Annie Bol" is not a well-known or historically accurate nickname for her.