Chapter VIII. The question of the Seal. Quiz — The Prince and the Pauper

What does King Henry VIII want to do at the beginning of Chapter 8?

• Write his will and testament
• Personally seal the warrant for the Duke of Norfolk's execution
• Crown the Prince of Wales as his successor
• Summon the royal physicians

Why does the King collapse back onto his pillows?

• He receives shocking news about the prince
• He is poisoned by his attendants
• His physical health fails as he tries to rise
• He falls asleep again

Who had the Great Seal last, according to Lord Hertford?

• The Lord Chancellor
• The Duke of Norfolk
• The Prince of Wales
• Lord Hertford himself

What reason does the court give for Tom's inability to locate the Great Seal?

• He claims it was stolen
• His mental affliction prevents him from remembering
• He says he gave it to a servant
• He refuses to cooperate

How does King Henry react to the news that the prince cannot remember the Seal?

• He flies into a rage at the prince
• He orders the prince imprisoned
• He expresses sadness and compassion for his son
• He dismisses the news as a lie

What does the King threaten the Lord Chancellor with?

• Imprisonment in the Tower
• Exile from England
• Beheading — his "mitre shall have holiday" for lack of a head
• Loss of his title and lands

What seal is ultimately used to authorize Norfolk's execution?

• A newly forged Great Seal
• The small seal kept in the King's treasury
• The Prince of Wales's personal seal
• No seal — the commission proceeds without one

Which of these events actually happened in this chapter?

What does the archaic word "sith" mean as used in the chapter?

• Although
• Since / because
• Before
• Without

What does "pallor" mean in the phrase "an ashen pallor swept the flush from his cheeks"?

• A feeling of dread
• An unhealthy pale appearance
• A sharp pain
• A sudden chill

What does "wont" mean in "which aforetime I was wont to take with me abroad"?

• Eager
• Forbidden
• Accustomed / in the habit of
• Reluctant