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Thomas Cromwell Quiz

Love him or hate him, Thomas Cromwell is a fascinating historical personality. Test your knowledge of Henry VIII's right-hand man with this fun quiz. Good luck!

Thomas Cromwell Quiz

Q1) Where was Thomas Cromwell born?

Blackfriars

York

Putney

Ipswich

Q2) Thomas Cromwell had two daughters, what were their names? (select all that apply)

Katherine

Anne

Grace

Elizabeth

Q3) In which year did Cromwell enter the service of King Henry VIII?

1525

1528

1530

1533

Q4) In July 1536, Thomas Cromwell was appointed to which position?

Lord Privy Seal

Lord Chancellor

Vicar General and Visitor General of Religious Houses

Lord Great Chamberlain

Q5) What was the maiden name of Thomas Cromwell's wife, Elizabeth?

Grey

Wyckes

Carew

Thompson

Q6) Cromwell was executed on 28 July 1540, the same day as which other event?

The birth of Prince Edward (Edward VI)

The marriage of Henry VIII and Catherine Howard

The declaration of the annulment of Henry VIII's marriage to Anne of Cleves

The death of Henry Fitzroy

Q7) Which of the following positions did Cromwell never hold?

Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports

Chancellor of the Exchequer

Governor of the Isle of Wight

Master of the Rolls

Q8) True or false: During the downfall of Thomas Wolsey, Thomas Cromwell did his best to help his former master regain favour with the king?

True

False

Q9) Thomas Cromwell was at the court of Henry VIII for many years. Which of the following queen consorts was he not present for her entire reign? (select all that apply)

Catherine Parr

Anne of Cleves

Anne Boleyn

Catherine Howard

Q10) True or false: After the execution of Thomas Cromwell, William Paget was appointed Lord Privy Seal in his place?

True

False

There are 2 comments Go To Comment

  1. A

    Oh dear, I bombed on this one! I need to read Bringing up the Bodies and get better!

    1. C - Post Author

      Oh well!

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Thomas Cromwell Quiz