Henry VIII's Six Wives Quiz

This week's Sunday quiz is on King Henry VIII's six wives. How much do you know about these six fascinating women? Grab a snack and a drink, get yourself comfortable, and test your knowledge with this fun little quiz - good luck!

Q1) In which year was Catherine of Aragon born?

1491

1493

1485

1487

Correct! She was born on 16 December 1485 at Alcalá de Henares.

Wrong! She was born on 16 December 1485 at Alcalá de Henares.

Q2) Which of the following queens were named as regent by Henry VIII when he went to war? (Choose all that apply)

Catherine of Aragon

Anne Boleyn

Jane Seymour

Catherine Parr

Correct! He appointed Catherine of Aragon as regent in 1513 and Catherine Parr in 1544.

Wrong! He appointed Catherine of Aragon as regent in 1513 and Catherine Parr in 1544.

Q3) Which of these women was the mother of Queen Jane Seymour?

Jane Westhorpe

Maud Green

Margery Wentworth

Margaret Bryan

Correct!

Wrong! The answer is Margery Wentworth.

Q4) In which year was Anne of Cleves born?

1500

1528

1507

1515

Correct! She was born on 22 September 1515 in Düsseldorf.

Wrong! She was born on 22 September 1515 in Düsseldorf.

Q5) Which of the following wives were married at Greenwich to Henry VIII? (Choose all that apply)

Catherine of Aragon

Anne Boleyn

Jane Seymour

Anne of Cleves

Correct! Both Catherine of Aragon and Anne of Cleves were married at Greenwich while Jane Seymour and Anne Boleyn were married at Whitehall, Catherine Howard at Oatlands Palace and Catherine Parr at Hampton Court Palace.

Wrong! Both Catherine of Aragon and Anne of Cleves were married at Greenwich while Jane Seymour and Anne Boleyn were married at Whitehall, Catherine Howard at Oatlands Palace and Catherine Parr at Hampton Court Palace.

Q6) Which of Henry VIII's wives is buried in Westminster Abbey?

Catherine of Aragon

Anne of Cleves

Jane Seymour

Catherine Parr

Correct! Catherine of Aragon is in Peterborough Cathedral, Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard are in the Chapel of St Peter ad Vincula at the Tower of London, Jane Seymour is in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, and Catherine Parr is at Sudeley Castle.

Wrong! Anne of Cleves is buried there. Catherine of Aragon is in Peterborough Cathedral, Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard are in the Chapel of St Peter ad Vincula at the Tower of London, Jane Seymour is in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, and Catherine Parr is at Sudeley Castle.

Q7) Hever Castle was home to both Anne Boleyn and Anne of Cleves but in which English county is it located?

Norfolk

Surrey

Sussex

Kent

Correct!

Wrong! It's in Kent.

Q8) This consort of Henry VIII was the only one to be crowned with the the crown of St. Edward. Who was she?

Jane Seymour

Anne Boleyn

Catherine of Aragon

Catherine Parr

Correct! It had previously only been used to crown the reigning monarch.

Wrong! It's Anne Boleyn. It had previously only been used to crown the reigning monarch.

Q9) Who informed Archbishop Cranmer of Catherine Howard's sexual past?

Jane Boleyn

Francis Dereham

Mary Hall

John Lassells

Correct! John had heard the stories about Catherine's past from his sister, Mary Hall, who was a member of the Dowager Duchess of Norfolk's household at the same time as Catherine.

Wrong! It's John Lassells. John had heard the stories about Catherine's past from his sister, Mary Hall, who was a member of the Dowager Duchess of Norfolk's household at the same time as Catherine.

Q10) Which of Henry VIII's wives had a badge with a crowned maiden rising from a Tudor rose?

Catherine Howard

Anne of Cleves

Catherine Parr

Jane Seymour

Correct!

Wrong! It's Catherine Parr.