english 9 week test

Cranmer tells More, "It states in the preamble that the King's former marriage, to the Lady Catherine, was unlawful, she being previously his brother's wife and the "Pope" having no authority to sanction it...Is that what you deny...dispute...are not sure of?" Explain how More replies to these questions.

He respectfully answers with not taking the oath and not giving them the reason why.

Wolsey tells More he has an enemy, and More asks, "Where?" Where does Wolsey say More's enemy is?

He says "Here, Thomas."

When Cardinal Wolsey asks, "Who will put his neck in this -- after me," meaning who will take his place when he's no longer the King's Chancellor, does More prefer himself or Cromwell?

He says "Me rather than Cromwell".

When he's asked to swear by the Act of Succession, how does More reply?

He says "no"

How long does More imply he has been held in the cell?

He says for 1 year

More's family members, Steward, and Norfolk can't find More as they're expecting the King to arrive. When More finally shows up, where does he say he's been?

He says he's been at vespers or mass

To make the point to the jury that what Rich said was a lie, More swears an oath. What is that oath?

More swears to god that if what Cromwell said was true he would never look god in the face

What information that More received from Chapuys, does he give to Norfolk? (Norfolk later refers to his sharing of this information as a "vestige of patriotism.")

More tells Norfolk that Chapuys has just made a "tour" of the North Country and that he thinks he may be in trouble.

Does Rich consider More to be his friend?

No, but he says in a sense he is.

As Chapuys leaves, he tells a lie about his reason for visiting More. (a) How does Norfolk react to Chapuys being a visitor in More's house? (b) Why might he react that way?

Norfolk is maybe shocked that he sees Chapuys there and he reacts this way because he has a bad feeling about it. He acts "hostility" he says "oh." when he sees him.

Can you think of a reason why Alice might not want More to be seen talking with Chapuys?

One reason could be that Alice knows that Chapuys is planning something to get rid of Thomas More.

What reason does More give for refusing to employ Rich?

Because he wouldn't be "steadfast or loyal"

What is the next role that the common man plays (near the river)?

Boatman

If More were to resign, Chapuys says it would be seen and understood as a signal. (a) Be specific as you explain which people would see More's resigning as a signal. (b) According to Chapuys, what would it signal those people to do?

Chapuys is saying that the people are ready for resistance or what More says "By force of arms"

Give your interpretation of what Chapuys wants as he replies to More's question, "What do you want?"

Chapuys is suggesting to more that he should resign and let Chapuys take over as chancellor

(a) Specifically, what does Chapuys try to give to More? (b) Does More accept this thing or not? (c) Why or why not?

Chapuys tries to give More a personal letter from the King of Spain. Thomas More does not take it because Thomas More is loyal to his king.

Cromwell offers Rich a possible future job/position. Which one?

Collector of Revenues for York Diocese.

What is the last role that Common Man plays in this final scene?

Common Man plays Headsman

On his way to his execution, list three characters More speaks to before talking with the Headsman.

Cranmer, the women, and Margaret.

As More is leaving the Cardinal, whom does he meet who is heading to see the Cardinal?

Cromwell

What does Cromwell say More's involvement was with King Henry's book, A Defence of the Seven Sacraments?

Cromwell accuses more of secretly writing the book for king henry.

What does Cromwell say about More having books and seeing his family in the jail?

Cromwell disagrees with giving him more books and allowing him to see hs family and says no

Right after discussing the book, what question does Cromwell ask More?

Cromwell says, "Sir Thomas More, is there anything you wish to say to me concerning the King's marriage with queen Anne."

What name does the Spanish diplomat Chapuys call More? (It's meant as a compliment, but More wrinkles his nose at it.)

English Socrates

When Common Man takes off the hat of Jailer, he puts it along with all the other hats he's worn atop poles to represent members of the jury. What new role does Cromwell assign to Common Man?

Foreman of the jury

The following are the five men we will see at More's inquiry. Use the Common Man's comments to explain (briefly) what happens to these characters after the events of this play: Thomas Cromwell:

Found Guilty of high treason and executed on July 28, 1540

Does More think he and Rich are friends, or just acquaintances?

Friends

How does More react to the king's original musical compositions?

He acts very annoyed from the music

Summarize what the King's letter to More says. (Cromwell reads it to him.)

He also calls him "traitorous".

(a) How does More "lay a trap" for Norfolk? (b) More was using the trap to illustrate something for Norfolk. Explain.

He asks Norfolk if he can say something that will just be between them. Then More aks Norfolk if the king commanded him what he would do and Norfolk said he would keep his word. But that was More's trick. More asked Norfolk what type of man he would be if he lied to the king.

Chapuys is a Spanish ambassador. He's clearly in favor of King Henry and Queen Catherine remaining married. He makes assumptions about More's opinions. What does Chapuys assume?

He assumes that they disagreed on the topic, and Chapuys agrees with More's decision.

Using pages 34 and 35, why would you say More doesn't want to be Chancellor?

He does not wanna take over Wolsey's job and he says there is only one Chancellor as long as Wolsey is alive.

What surprising thing does Cromwell do to Rich at the end of Act I?

He holds his hand in the candle flame

Why doesn't More initially allow Roper to marry his daughter, Margaret?

He is a heretic.

More and Roper converse about King Henry's self-appointed title of Supreme Head of the Church of England. Why might More be happy that the Act of Supremacy includes the words, "so far as the law of God allows"?

He is happy because it allows its remains a matter of opinion, since the Act doesn't state it.

Rich currently works for the Duke as his secretary / librarian. Is he happy with that job, or is he seeking another one?

He is seeking another job.

Margaret asks More, "Did the Cardinal talk about the divorce?" (32), and Alice asks, "Thomas -- what did Wolsey want?" (34). What does More do or say in reply to these direct questions?

He lied and avoided the question.

What does Cromwell say in reply when Chapuys asks Cromwell, "How should we introduce you?"

He replies that he should be introduced as "the king's ear" because he does what the king want.

King Henry tells More who named him to be the new Chancellor. Who was it?

Wolsey

(a) Does the jury retire to consider the evidence? (b) What is their verdict?

Yes. They say that the prisoner is still guilty

What seems to be the reason Alice, Margaret, and Roper get to visit More?

Meg is under oath to persuade more

Explain the difference in how Cromwell and More define silence in this scene.

Moore says he consented not denied. (pg 150) Cromwell says it was not silence it was "eloquent denial"

Rich says he knows Cromwell. Does he say he'd rather get help finding an office position from Cromwell or from More?

More

Try to explain the disagreement More and Norfolk have about being friends.

More does not want to be friends with him because he does not want him to be unsafe and he has a son.

More does finally reveal to everyone his feelings and opinions. Summarize them.

More says → tells Norfolk he is sorry the case passed. To Margaret, he tells her to have patience and not to trouble herself. Then to the woman, he tells her that he does remember her matter and if he had to give a sentence and he assured that he would not alter it.

Finish the quote when More explains how "material" it is that he has refused to agree to the Act, "It's most material. For refusing to swear..." what?

"... my goods are forfeit and I am condemned to life imprisonment."

On page 119, Cromwell says the King wants either what or what (mention both things)?

"...Sir Thomas to Moore to bless his marriage or Sir Thomas More to be destroyed."

According to the book from which the Common Man is reading, The Church of England "was achieved not by bloodshed but by simple" what?

"A simple act of parliament"

Toward the beginning of the inquiry, what does Cromwell imply about the charges?

"Hardly any charges."

When Alice continues to show Thomas More how uneasy she is about the King's behavior, what does he say at the top of page 60 to try to set her mind at ease?

"I wish I had eaten here"

When More mentions to Norfolk that Rich is in need of a job, Norfolk says, "Well, if you recommend him...". How does More respond? (Answer by quoting the whole sentence.)

"No. I don't recommend him; but I point him out. (Moving off) He's at the New Inn. Can you take him there?" (Bolt 16).

Rich seems to have memorized the witness's oath. For which line does he need prompting?

"So help me God"

Rich says that More said something which More says he didn't say. More even calls it perjury (lying under oath). What did Rich accuse More of saying?

"The parliament has no competence.''

What news do Margaret and Roper bring to More?

"There's to be a new Act through Parliament"

Alice and Margaret both feel like the Mores are now living in poverty. Explain why Thomas More doesn't accept the ￡4,000 from the bishops.

Thomas doesn't accept it because it would appear as a payment from the Church.

Rich has been waiting for 7 months for what?

To find a place to work

What is the next job/position that Rich asks Cromwell to help him get?

Attorney General of wales

When More indicates that the Cardinal's letter is about the King's business, Alice replies, "The Queen's business." Explain what she means by that.

I think she means that the queen cannot have a child so it is her "business".

The following are the five men we will see at More's inquiry. Use the Common Man's comments to explain (briefly) what happens to these characters after the events of this play: Norfolk:

:Found guilty of high treason should've been executed January 27, 1547, but January 26 the king died that night of syphilis and didn't sign the warrant.

Henry's tone changes from friendly to unfriendly during his scene with Thomas More. Quote the line where you notice this change beginning, and cite your quote correctly.

"Waiting away, blowing his whistle) Mm? Yes, I expect I'll below for you ... "

List three interesting things the King knows about or knows how to do.

-Goes to mass everyday -Speaks latin -Knows how to dance

At what time is the Jailer supposed to send the visitors away?

7 o'clock

What time was it when More got the letter from the Cardinal requesting that More visit him immediately?

11 o'clock

More avoids saying what the Cardinal wants him to say, and when the Cardinal asks directly, "Have I your support or have I not?" More still doesn't answer yes or no. (a) What reply does More give? (b) Explain what More means by his reply.

A. "A dispensation was granted so that the King might marry Queen Catherine, for state reasons. Now we are to ask the Pope to- dispense with his dispensation, also for state reasons?" B. He doesn't want to push it with the pope by asking for two difficult things, the first being marrying his brother's ex-wife and the second being getting a divorce from that woman.

(a) What year is it in Act II? (b) How much time has elapsed?

A. 1532 B. 2 years

More has found Rich a job. (a) What job is it? (b) What is Rich's reaction to the job offer?

A. A post, with a house, a servant and 50 pounds a year, a teacher. B. He is disappointed he does not want to be a teacher.

(a) Which two characters are seeking information about Thomas More by asking Steward questions? (b) Does Steward give away information about More?

A. Chapuys and cromwell B. Does not want to give away info

(a) How does Cromwell reply when Rich asks, "What do I have to do for it [the new job]?" (b) Opinion: How confident are you that Cromwell is telling the truth here?

A. Cromwell says that there is nothing he can do because there are no rules B. He isn't confident that he's telling the truth

(a) At the trial, Cromwell (formally) gives More's charge. What was he charged with doing? (b) Norfolk later clarifies the charge as what?

A. He denied Lord Henry B. charge of high treason

Rich's first line says, "Every man has his price." (a) Explain what this means. (b) Does More agree or disagree with Rich?

A. He means that everyone does something because they are benefiting from it not because they want to do it, whether they get money or a title. B. Disagree.

More offers Rich a valuable gift. (a) Why is More giving it away, and (b) where does he say he acquired it?

A. He says it is a bribe B. He acquired it from a woman that put a lawsuit in the Court of Requests.

More says, "When I took the Great Seal, your Majesty promised not to pursue me on this matter [the matter of the divorce]" (Bolt 54). (a) What is King Henry's reply? (b) What do you think about his reply?

A. He says it was it was not actually marriage because she was his brother's widow B. If she was his brother widow, he probably never really loved her in the first place Meaning he should never married her

According to Cromwell, what is Great Harry, and what will the King do with it?

A. It is a ship B. The king will take his barge to chelsea

When we first meet the Common Man, which role does he portray? (a) Give his job and (b) his name.

A. Steward B. Matthew (p. 1)

When Norfolk mentions Cromwell, he says what Cromwell's new job/position is. (a) What is it? (b) How do More's family members react to Cromwell getting this job?

A. The Cardinal's Secretary B. They are in shock

(a) What happened on 29 Nov., 1530? (b) What resulted from this event?

A. Wolsey died. B. More became Chancellor.

(a) Does Steward tell More the truth about the wine? (b) Based upon this opening scene, should More trust Steward?

A.No he doesn't. B. No.

Alice says, "Much good it [being an honest woman] may do me! I'll tell you what I'm afraid of." What is she afraid of?

Alice is afraid of More being gone

How does King Henry characterize (a) Norfolk, (b) Cromwell, and (c) More on page 55?

He says the Northfolk "follow him because he wears the crown" which could mean he is either the head of what the king can do to him if he isn't on his side or need for power. He says that Cromwell follows him because he is " a jackal with sharp teeth and I am his lion" which means he follows him with evil intent. He then characterised more by stating that he sincerely follows the king.

When Norfolk is discussing Thomas More with Cromwell, he says, "Yes! Crank he may be," and then what does he declare?

He says, "traitor he is not."

What happens when the Steward sees Rich leaving with the goblet?

He takes it from him and accuses him of stealing it.

Rich enters the scene. What does he tell Thomas More about Cromwell?

He tells him that Cromwell is asking questions about him

When the Duke of Norfolk and Alice enter, they spend a few pages discussing whether or not a falcon is capable of "stooping" (meaning to dive) through a cloud. Norfolk claims that he's seen a falcon doing that while it was hunting what other bird?

Heron

Opinion: When More says, "I have not disobeyed my sovereign. I truly believe no man in England is safer than myself" (68), do you think he is speaking subtly and sarcastically, or do you think he is being literally truthful? Explain why you feel this way.

I think he is being serious because he does not seem to be joking the way I interpret him.

Alice and the others are concerned that More's resigning is going to lead to big trouble. Explain whether More seems more concerned or less concerned than they are about the possibility of trouble.

I think he was being more sarcastic about the whole thing because he was like saying "oh I can play with my grandchildren now, Alice shall I teach you how to read." and I think he was hiding his fear through sarcasm.

What is your opinion of Cromwell's last line on page 104: "You're absolutely right, it must be done by law. It's just a matter of finding the right law. Or making one"?`

I think this line is referring to More's biased religious opinion on the divorce, and them trying to find the right law and trying to differ from right and wrong is hard for them.

What inference can you make about Roper's and Margaret's relationship -- what has occurred in between Act I and Act II?

In Act l Roper came to Thomas More's house where he asked More if he and Margaret can marry. In Act ll Roper becomes Margaret's husband.

More struggles to get the chain off, and when he asks for help, most of the people don't want to assist. Explain what the chain might symbolize in this scene.

It could mean people trying to push him one way (like with the divorce) when he knows the right thing is to go with his heart and not let them go through with the divorce.

Cardinal Wolsey is sending a dispatch (letter) to Rome. More and Wolsey talk about the content of the dispatch, but they don't say clearly what it's about. Make an inference to guess what it's about.

It probably had something to do with the king wanting a divorce.

Summarize what happens on pages 75 and 76.

Rich and Cromwell track where the silver cup is so that Cromwell may accuse More of bribery. After the rich give its location, Cromwell states that "And you'll find it easier next time" which indicates that over time, he's grown secure in rating people out and in his own wickedness. This is the beginning of Rich's betrayal.

Having a new, high-paying job, Rich begins to hire household helpers. Whom does he hire first?

Rich hires Steward.

(a) What is Rich's new job/position? (b) Make an inference about how he got that job.

Rich is the attorney general for Wales and he probably got the job by Cromwell appointing him to it and suggesting to king henry to make rich the attorne y general.

What new job/position does Cromwell hint to Rich that he would like to take?

Secretary to the council

How does Thomas More's wife Alice treat him during her visit?

She is very harsh and begging as she does not want More to die and she is being very persistent telling him to sign the oath.

During More's scene with Alice, she says several times that she doesn't understand. But before she leaves, she says she understands something. What is it she understands?

She understands that More is a good man and if he goes then God knows why

How does More reply to Alice's comment, "You said there was no danger"?

Sir Thomas says "I don't think there is! And I don't want there to be!"

When More insults Norfolk's "pedigree" (his family heritage and status), how does Norfolk react?

Steadily, but rouse towards anger by More's tone

Because More no longer has the high paying job, he has to let all his staff go. How does his Steward Matthew react to this news?

Steward was mad that he was getting laid off.

What item is Cromwell using as physical evidence that Thomas More took a bribe?

The Italian Silver Cup

What does Cromwell foreshadow on page 39?

The King further pressing him for assurance and answers on the divorce

When More is introduced to Rich at the inquiry, why might More mention "old friends" and "a nice gown"?

The cup is the reason he was able to buy the gown because he sold it.

Cromwell brings up the Holy Maid of Kent as an example and warning for More. Briefly retell her story.

The maid of kent had an issue with princes and the states and she spoke up to king henry about her opinions, she was accused of prophesying the king and killed for her opinions forever being known as insane and being an example to others to not voice their opinions when they oppose the king.

Which new character does the common man now take on?

The publican

More tells Roper (Dryly), "... And whoever hunts for me, Roper, God or Devil, will find me hiding..." where?

The thickets of the law

Is More more concerned with the way the Act will be worded, or is he more concerned with what it means?

The wording

Why are the minor characters Southwell and Palmer mentioned during the trial?

They were used as witnesses to More, but were not there.

Cromwell says, "And if I bring about More's death -- I plant my own, I think. There's no other good solution! He must submit [to agreeing with the Act!" (137). What thoughts do you have about this quote Cromwell shouldn't force someone to do something they don't want to do.

This states that More is an amicable man and people may hate Cromwell if he kills More.

The Duke of Norfolk brings news that the Convocation has "knuckled under" and that England has "severed the connection with Rome." In your own words, explain what's happened.

What happened is that Norfolk found Chapuys talking with Thomas More. After Chapuys leaves Norfolk says that there is a fine that the Convocation has.

(a) What payment does Cromwell offer to Jailer if Jailer hears More saying anything about the King's marriage, divorce, or Supremacy in the Church? (b) Does Jailer plan on taking that bribe, or does he want no part in it?

a. Fifty guineas b. he wants no part in it

(a) What words finish this quote from the King to More: "You are stubborn. (Wooingly) If you could come with me, ____"? (b) Explain what you think the King means by those words.

a.) "You are the man I would soon raise-yes, with my own hand." b.)he means he is willing to help More

(a) What does Roper say about his views on the Church? (b) Opinion: Why do you think his views have changed?

a.) he says he doesn't mean to criticize the body of the church church but the corrupt clergy that is running it b.)so he can marry Margaret

(a) Does the King stay for the meal at the Mores', or does he leave before it's served? (b) What is his reason for staying or for going?

a.) no b.) he came on boat and realized the tide is changing so he has to go

The following are the five men we will see at More's inquiry. Use the Common Man's comments to explain (briefly) what happens to these characters after the events of this play: Richard Rich:

became a Knight and Solicitor General, a Baron and Lord Chancellor, and died in his bed

The following are the five men we will see at More's inquiry. Use the Common Man's comments to explain (briefly) what happens to these characters after the events of this play: Common Man / Jailer:

he gets paid to do the prison service

Rich asks Cromwell, "...may I say 'friendship'?" How does Cromwell reply?

he says if you would like

(a) Does Norfolk want to be part of Cromwell and Rich's suit against More? (yes or no) (b) Will he take part in it? (yes or no)

no and no

The Common Man takes on another role. What is it?

the jailer

Thomas More instructs his family members to do something before they're forced to leave. What does he want them to do?

to leave the country

The following are the five men we will see at More's inquiry. Use the Common Man's comments to explain (briefly) what happens to these characters after the events of this play: Thomas Cranmer:

was burned alive March 21, 1556