Because each of Henry VIII’s is fascinating in their own right. From his first wife, the Spanish Catherine of Aragorn, who had her first marriage to Henry’s brother Arthur annulled, to his last wife, Catherine Parr, who was the first woman to publish a book in English under her own name. From the infamous Anne Boleyn, who might not fit as neatly into the temptress archetype history has thrust on her, to the teenage Catherine Howard, who admitted infidelity before losing her head. And what about Jane Seymour, his most beloved wife, who gave him a son? Or Anne of Cleves, who somehow escaped marriage from Henry with a generous settlement? These women’s stories are interesting, both in the ways they intersect and individually.
To take this Wives of Henry VIII quiz, answer the following ten questions. You will learn which of King Henry VIII’s wives you are most like. And you’ll receive book suggestions to learn more about them. There are many authors who’ve become immersed in the Tudor time period. But this is not the most diverse group of authors (in any sense of the word). There are a lot of repeats of Hilary Mantel, Philippa Gregory, Alison Weir, and Jean Plaidy who dominate the genre.
I know…I know…you came here to take a quiz, not read my blathering. So without further adieu, welcome to the Tudor Court and enjoy this quiz!
