Thomas Cromwell Quiz - The Tudor Society

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!

Q1) Where was Thomas Cromwell born?

Blackfriars

York

Putney

Ipswich

Correct!

Wrong! He was born in Putney, in Surrey.

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

Katherine

Anne

Grace

Elizabeth

Correct! They and their mother died of sweating sickness in 1528/9.

Wrong! His daughters were called Anne and Grace. They and their mother died of sweating sickness in 1528/9.

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

1525

1528

1530

1533

Correct! He had previously served Cardinal Wolsey.

Wrong! He entered the King's service in 1530. He had previously served Cardinal Wolsey.

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

Correct! He replaced Thomas Boleyn, father of Anne Boleyn.

Wrong! He became Lord Privy Seal, replacing Thomas Boleyn, father of Anne Boleyn.

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

Grey

Wyckes

Carew

Thompson

Correct! It was also spelt Wykys. She was the widow of Thomas Williams.

Wrong! It was Wyckes or Wykys. She was the widow of Thomas Williams.

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

Correct! The royal couple married at Oatlands.

Wrong! It was the same day that Henry VIII married Catherine Howard at Oatlands.

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

Correct!

Wrong! He was never Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports.

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

Correct! Cromwell indeed attempted to help Wolsey to regain favour with Henry VIII, as long as it didn't put his own ambition in danger.

Wrong! Cromwell indeed attempted to help Wolsey to regain favour with Henry VIII, as long as it didn't put his own ambition in danger.

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

Correct! He was executed on the day that Henry VIII married his fifth wife, Catherine Howard.

Wrong! He was executed on the day that Henry VIII married his fifth wife, Catherine Howard, so he missed her time as consort and also that of Catherine Parr.

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

True

False

Correct! Cromwell was replaced by William FitzWilliam, 1st Earl of Southampton.

Wrong! Cromwell was replaced by William FitzWilliam, 1st Earl of Southampton.