World History - AMFAS

Sir Thomas More

English statesman who opposed Henry VIII's divorce from Catherine of Aragon

Catherine

Henry's first queen is named?

duke of Norfolk

More's friend who was used to add legitimacy to More's trial

Margaret

More's well educated and inquisitive daughter

Alice

More's wife

Richard lied under oath and that results in going to hell just to become an Attorney General of Wales. More doesn't think lying is worth Wales because it it not a job of high position.

Thomas More says to Richard, "It profits a man nothing to give his soul for the whole world... but for Wales?" Why does More say this?

they are not as noble or well bred as they claim to be

What are More's feelings on the Nobility of England?

an Italian silver cup

What did a woman use to attempt to bribe More?

that the King was the head of the church

What did the Act of Supremacy state?

they want More to support their positions on the King's divorce

What do both Cromwell and Chapuys want from More?

Lutheran

What is Ropers religion at the beginning of the play?

More's family

Who does Cromwell send in a last ditch effort to get More to change his mind?

Robert Bolt

Who is the author of A Man for all Seasons?

because Roper switches back to Catholicism

Why does More suddenly let Roper marry his daughter?

because he doesn't want them to have to lie if called to testify against him

Why does Thomas refuse to tell his family what he thinks about the divorce and the Act of Supremacy?

to avoid a civil war

Why does the King want an heir?

More refuses to endorse the King's divorce

Why does the king leave More's house so abruptly?

England might go into a civil war, like the Yorkist Wars, because people would fight for the throne.

Why was Wolsey worried that the king did not have an heir?

he can't appear to be taking bribes from the church

Why won't More accept money from the bishops?

Thomas Cromwell

a crafty lawyer who is the primary agent plotting against More

Richard Rich

a low-level functionary whom More helped establish

William Roper

a young man who is Lutheran but later converts back to Catholicism

Cranmer

archbishop of Canterbury

King Henry VIII

named Supporter of the Faith by the Pope but later disavows the Pope

Wolsey

the Lord Chancellor of England, who tries but fails to get the King a divorce

Richard Rich

which of the following characters is most Machiavellian?

Judge

Which of the following roles does the Common Man NOT play?

In the long run, of coarse, all good men everywhere are allies of Spain. No good man cannot be, and no man who is not can be good.

Which quote below is an example of a false dichotomy?

a verdict must be based on proof that a law has ben broken, not a person's opinion

"The world must construe according to its wits. This court must construe according to the law." What does the following quote by Sir Thomas More mean?

the Great Harry

What is the name of the boat King Henry sails in order to meet Sir Thomas?

it improves the diplomatic relationship with Spain

What is the significance of the King's first marriage?

he unfriends Norfolk

How does More try to protect Norfolk?

Leviticus

What book of the Bible does Henry quote to support his claim that his first marriage was invalid?

because the bishops vote to accept the king as the head of the church

What causes More to resign as the Chancellor of England?

high treason

What charge does Cromwell make against More in order to seen the death penalty?

the King believes himself to be the best at everything

What do we learn about the king from his interaction with Margaret?

More feels that the Nobility of England aren't as superior or well bred as they claim

What does More mean when he fights with Norfolk about dog breeding?

buy new clothes

What does Rich say he will do with the money he gains from selling the silver cup?

the family becomes poor

What happens as a result of More leaving his office?

the position of Attorney General of Wales

What is Richard Rich offered in return for providing false testimony against More?

A Humanist is someone who focuses on human potential and achievement, thinks life should be meaningful, and stays true to their beliefs. More is a Humanist because he write books like Utopia based on morality.

What is a Humanist and how is More a Humanist?

teacher

What job does More recommend that Rich take at the very beginning of the play?

Greek and Latin

What languages mentioned in the play besides English did Margaret know?

attorney general of Wales

What position does Cromwell offer Rich in exchange for Rich's false testimony at More's trial?

Norfolk's Librarian

What position does Rich take after More first refuses his request for work?

Cromwell will use pain/fear to force people to do what he wants, Cromwell doesn't like Richard, and Cromwell will do whatever it takes to get the job done including hurting people

When Cromwell puts Rich's hand over a candle, what does that demonstrate about Cromwell's character?

there was a great deal of corruption in the Catholic church at this time

When Wolsey says, "there is much in the church that needs reformation, Thomas," what did he mean?