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Which of Henry VIII's wives were executed?

Question #1e38d785 · British History
  1. Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard  ✓
  2. Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn
  3. Catherine Parr and Anne of Cleves
  4. Anne of Cleves and Jane Seymour
Correct answer: A — Anne Boleyn was English. She and Henry had one daughter, Elizabeth. Anne was unpopular in the country and was accused of taking lovers. She was executed at the Tower of London. Catherine was a cousin of Anne Boleyn. She was also accused of taking lovers and executed.

Why this question matters

This question is drawn from the “A Long and Illustrious History” section of the official Home Office handbook. Topics from this chapter make up a significant portion of the 24 questions in the real exam, so being able to answer this one comfortably is a small but real step towards passing on the day.

The accepted answer is A: “Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard”. Memorise the underlying fact rather than the option letter — the order of options changes between attempts, and the real exam may rephrase the question.

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