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Questions on King Henry VIII.
1. 1. Who is the dramatist to whom joint authorship of this play
is ascribed?
2. 2. Mention the parts assigned to Shakespeare.
3. 3. What is the temper of the play as evidenced by the Prologue?
How many instances does the play present where mightiness
meets misery? Do you think Shakespeare wrote the Prologue?

ACT FIRST.
4. 4. What event is discussed by Norfolk and Buckingham at the
beginning of the play?
5. 5. Whom does Norfolk's glowing description serve to introduce,
and what impression of him is gained thereby?
6. 6. What bits of personal biography of Wolsey does the scene
furnish?
7. 7. What is the dramatic purpose of the scene between Wolsey
and Buckingham?
8. 8. Of what treasons does Buckingham accuse Wolsey? How is
the former prevented from carrying out his threat? How is the
promise of the Prologue fulfilled in the arrest of Buckingham?
9. 9. Comment on the power of Wolsey at the court as indicated
by his position in the procession at the opening of Sc. ii.
10. 10. Has the subject of the Queen's petition been introduced in
the preceding Scene? Does the interruption by the Queen make
an effective dramatic moment?
11. 11. Explain the social conditions resulting from the taxations.
Who was responsible for the taxations? On what pretext were
they levied?
12. 12. What is Wolsey's defense of himself? Do the facts or does
the King accuse him and ask for explanation?
13. 13. Indicate Henry's conservative policy. How does Wolsey
turn the King's pardon to his own advantage?
14. 14. What are the accusations against Buckingham made by the
Surveyor?

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Publication Information: Book Title: All's Well That Ends Well: King Henry VIII with Introductions, Notes, Glossary, Critical Comments, and Method of Study. Contributors: William Shakeshpeare - author. Publisher: The University Society. Place of Publication: New York. Publication Year: 1901. Page Number: 179.
    
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