King Henry VIII Act 2 Quiz

Which figure does Henry claim first raised the question of the marriage’s legality?

Who appears to defend the legitimacy of her marriage publicly?

What major theme emerges in Act 2?

What news does the Old Lady bring to Anne?

Who delivers Buckingham’s final speech before his execution?

How does Henry respond to Katherine’s speech?

What is Queen Katherine’s chief argument before the court?

What tone does Buckingham adopt in his last speech?

What complaint do Norfolk and Suffolk make against Wolsey?

Who is sent to Rome to secure an annulment for Henry?

Who remains in court to speak on the King’s behalf?

In Act 2 Scene 4, who presides over the court convened to judge the King’s marriage?

What is King Henry’s chief concern in Act 2 Scene 2?

Who first mentions the King’s growing favor toward Anne Bullen?

What symbolic event concludes Act 2?

What attitude does the King show toward Queen Katherine in Scene 2?

At the start of Act 2 Scene 1, what news do the two Gentlemen discuss?

Who enters to speak with Anne Bullen in Scene 3?

What fate awaits Buckingham’s estates after his death?

What does Katherine do immediately after the King speaks?

What is the general opinion of the people toward Queen Katherine during the trial?

How does Anne initially react to the possibility of becoming Queen?

Who presides over Buckingham’s trial?

How does Shakespeare portray Wolsey during the trial?

In Act 2 Scene 3, what is the setting?

What gift does the King later send Anne?

Where does the court scene take place?

How does Queen Katherine address the King during the trial?

What punishment is announced for Buckingham?

In Scene 2, which two lords discuss Wolsey’s influence?