A Man For All Seasons

Why did Chapuys come to see More prior to the Convocation of Bishops' decision to sever all ties with Rome?

Chapuys had heard rumors that More would resign as Lord Chancellor if the Convocation severed ties with Rome. He hoped the rumors were true because if More resigned, it would prove that he did not approve oft he King's actions

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

Chapuys told More that the King would consider himself insulted by any insult offered to Queen Catherine

Why didn't More accept the letter from the King of Spain?

Although Chapuys told More that it was only a letter which expressed the King of Spain's admiration for taking a stand over the so-called divorce of Queen Catherine, More knew that had he accepted the letter it would appear that he was not loyal to King Henry

Why didn't More explain his true feelings to Norfolk regarding the King and the Act of Supremacy?

Although Norfolk promised to keep the conversation between them confidential, More pointed out that Norfolk could be compelled by the King to repeat what More had said

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

What did More do when he received the Convocation of Bishops' decision? Why?

He resigned from his position as Chancellor, retired to his private life, and believed that as long as he was silent he would be safe under the law. He believed that the decision was not "Reformation " but was actually a war against the Church. He said that the King had declared war on the Pope because the Pope would not declare that the Queen was not King Henry 's wife

Why was Roper dressed in black and wearing a cross?

He was declaring his allegiance to the Church.

What was the Act of Supremacy?

It declared that the King of England was the Supreme Head of The Church of England and severed all ties with the Catholic Church in Rome

What was the Great Harry?

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

Why did More give the silver cup to Rich?

It was given to More as a bribe, so he didn't feel right keeping it. He gave it to Rich as a gift to a friend

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

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

King Henry wanted the marriage declared invalid because Queen Catherine had not been able to produce a male heir to the throne. Henry had also become bored with Catherine and had his eye on another woman

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

Master Cromwell was to become the Cardinal 's Secretary.

Why did More tell Margaret and Alice that they could not take money from the clergy?

More knew that taking the money could be used against him. It could be said that he was being paid by the Church for writing, which King Henry had warned him not to do

More would not go along with Cardinal Wolsey s plan to request a dispensation ofthe King's marriage to Catherine

More met Thomas Cromwell and then the Spanish Ambassador, Chapuys. Both wanted to know about his conversation with Wolsey and whether or not More would help in the plan to get the King's marriage invalidated

What happened when Cromwell and Rich describe to Norfolk the "bribe" given to More by Catherine Anger?

Norfolk defended More because he remembered when More had given the cup to Rich he did so because he did not want to keep the cup, which was a bribe

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.

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?

Rich was horrified that Cromwell enjoyed hurting him. Cromwell was showing Rich that anyone could be frightened

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

Rich was making a point that every man had his price and can be bought. More disagreed.

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

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 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 became the new Lord Chancellor

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

Why was More summoned by Cardinal Wolsey?

Wolsey wanted to gain More's support for King Henry's "divorce "from Catherine of Aragon

What did Cromwell think of More's silence?

Cromwell felt that because More was well-known and respected, that his silence was "bellowing up and down Europe

What happened when Norfolk told Cromwell he would have no part in the persecution of More?

Cromwell threatened Norfolk with the anger of the King

What did Cromwell want from More?

Cromwell wanted a brief declaration of More's loyalty to the present administration

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

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

More said that Norfolk was a dangerous friend to say such a thing. He said he was not interested in being Chancellor, and there would be no new Chancellor as long as Wolsey was alive.

How did More respond to the "charges" regarding the Holy Maid of Kent, the book King Henry published, and the King's charge of ingratitude?

More told Cromwell that he had written to the Holy Maid to advise her to stay out of the affairs of Princes and the State (and he had proof of the letter). More also stated that he had answered theological questions for the King, but the King had conceived and written A Defence of the Seven Sacraments. He had no answer to the king's charge of ingratitude

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

More wanted Rich to become a teacher. Rich wanted a more splendid job

Why did Cardinal Wolsey consider himself an enemy to More?

More would not go along with Cardinal Wolsey s plan to request a dispensation of the King's marriage to Catherine