A Man For All Seasons- Act 1

What was the cause of Alice, Meg, and Norfolk's anxiety just prior to the King's arrival?

Although it was said to be a surprise visit, everyone knew the King was coming but More was nowhere to be found. When he did return, he was not dressed and had a casual attitude about the King's arrival.

Why did More feel he was "safe?"

He believed he had broken no law and therefore had done no wrong. Since he had done no wrong, he logically assumed he was safe from punishment

What did More think of Roper's principles?

He felt that Roper's principles changed whenever it became convenient to change them

Why was More summoned by Cardinal Wolsey?

He wanted support from More for the divorce of Catherine and King Henry (King asked Pope for divorce)

What was Rich's reaction when Cromwell held his arm over the candle? What point was Cromwell making by holding Rich's arm over the candle?

Horrified that cromwell would do that. This showed rich anyone can be frightened

Why did More give the silver cup to Rich?

It was a bribe, a gift to him to buy new clothes

What was the Great Harry?

It was a ship that the King would guide down the river

What had King Henry promised More prior to his taking the office of Chancellor?

King Henry promised not to pursue with More the matter of his divorce from Catherine

How did King Henry try to persuade More to agree to help with the divorce?

King Henry quoted scripture

What warning did King Henry give More regarding the divorce?

King Henry told More that he would leave him out of it, but he would not stand for any opposition, especially anything in writing. He warned More not to be taken in by the Bishop of Rome, who was being pressured by the King of Spain

What was More surprised to learn from King Henry about More's being named Chancellor?

King Henry told More that it was Wolsey who suggested More for the position of Chancellor

What did Chapuys tell More about the King of Spain's feelings with regard to Queen Catherine?

King of Spain (signor chapuys) would be insulted if queen catherine was insulted (insult= if king would divorce his aunt)

Why did Cardinal Wolsey consider himself an enemy to More?

More didn't like cardinal wolsey plan to the divorce of king henry (More won't support him)

How did More respond when Margaret told him that Norfolk had said that More should be Chancellor?

Norfolk is a dangerous friend if he said that. As long as wolsey was chancellor, he wouldn't become it

Why did King Henry want his marriage to Queen Catherine declared invalid?

Queen Catherine was not fertile (he wanted a son), King Henry was more interested in another woman

What were More and Rich arguing about when they entered the opening scene?

Rich thought that every man has their price and can be bought more disagreed with him

Describe Rich's conversation with More regarding Cromwell and Chapuys

Rich told More that Cromwell and Chapuys were collecting information about More. Rich asked More to employ him, and More refused. More could clearly see that Rich was trying to use all sides for his own benefit.

How did Rich react when Cromwell asked if he would be free to accept a new position, or if was he committed to his work for the Duke of Norfolk?

Rich was suspicious, but seemed interested

As More departed Hampton Court to return home to Chelsea, who did he meet while waiting for the boatman? What did they want to know?

Signor Chapuys (they wanted to know what happened at the meeting with Cardinal to see if the divorce would work)

What job did More want Rich to take? Why wouldn't Rich take it?

Teacher, he wanted a more impressive job

Why was the King taking his barge to Chelsea?

The King wanted to meet with More at his home to discuss the invalidation ofhis marriage to Catherine

What were More, Alice, and Margaret surprised to learn about Master Cromwell?

They are very surprised Master cromwell is cardinals secretary

What did both Cromwell and Chapuys want from More's Steward?

They both wanted information about More 's feelings regarding the King 's divorce

Who became Lord Chancellor of England following Wolsey's death?

Thomas More

Why did King Henry need Thomas More's approval for the invalidation of his marriage?

Thomas More was known throughout England as an honest man. IfMore approved of the divorce, England would approve

What happened to Wolsey on November 29, 1530 while on his way to the Tower, under the charge of High Treason?

Wolsey died. Professor Larcomb's stated he died ofpulmonary pneumonia, while tradition ascribed his death to a broken heart

What was the purpose of Cromwell's meeting with Rich at the pub?

Cromwell wanted tidbits of information from Rich. He promised Rich the post of Collector of Revenues for York Diocese in exchange for information. They discussed the silver cup More gave to Rich and the conspiracy

What was More's reaction to Roper's request for Meg's hand in marriage? Why?

More refused to give his consent. More told Roper that he would not consent as long as Roper was a heretic