Important problems
What was the problem between King Henry VIII and his wife, Catherine of Aragon?
King Henry needed an heir and Catherine was unable to provide one; he is also becoming bored of her
Why did More give Rich the silver cup and what will Rich use it for?
Given to More as a bribe which goes against More's morals. Rich will use it to buy nice clothes.
Which character has high morals, agrees with the church whole-heartedly and will not grant the King a divorce?
Thomas More
Where does Thomas More live?
Chelsea
Why did Henry go to Chelsea?
To meet with More and discuss the invalidation of his marriage to Catherine.
What was More and Rich arguing about in the opening scene?
Rich believes that all men can be bought for the right price, More disagrees.
What job did More want Rich to take? Why will he not take it?
More wants rich to be a teacher but Rich wants a prestigious job.
Who is the King?
Henry VII (8th)
Who is going to be the Cardinal's Secretary?
Thomas Cromwell
What did Cromwell and Chapuys want from More's Steward?
Both wanted information about More's feelings regarding the Kings divorce
What was King Henry's problem with Cardinal Wolsey?
Was unable to grant Henry a divorce, so Wolsey was charged with treason
Why will More not allow Meg to marry Roper?
Roper is a heretic and his principles change whenever it is convenient to change them
Which characters is focused on how he appears and how prestigious his job is?
Richard Rich
Who is the Spanish Ambassador?
Chapuys
What was the purpose of Cromwell's meeting with Rich at the pub?
Cromwell wanted some information from Rich and promised him the position of Collector of Revenues for York Diocese in exchange. Talked about the Silver cup given to Rich by More and the conspiracy.
What is the problem between King Henry and Thomas More?
King Henry wants a divorce, which Cardinal Wolsey agreed with, but Thomas More will not agree with it
Who did More meet while waiting for the boatman? What did they want to know?
Met both Cromwell and Chapuys. Both wanted to know whether More would help Wolsey invalidate the King's marriage.
Who is offering for Meg's hand in marriage?
William Roper
How does Wolsey die?
On his way to the Tower of a broken heart - pulmonary pneumonia.
Why did the King need More's approval for the divorce?
More is known as an honest man, and if he agreed than the whole of England would agree as well
Why did Cardinal Wolsey consider himself an enemy to More?
More would not go along with the plan to request a dispensation of the King's marriage to Catherine
How does More respond when Margaret told him Norfolk had said that More should be Chancellor?
Norfolk is a dangerous friend to say such thing. More has no interest being Chancellor and there will be no new Chancellor while Wolsey is alive.
Who is Lord Chancellor of England following Wolsey's death?
Thomas More
How does the King of Spain regard Queen Catherine? Does he support the push for a divorce?
Catherine is his aunt, thus his aversion to the divorce
What warning did King Henry give to More?
Henry said he would leave More out of it, but would not stand for any opposition especially any in writing. He warned More not be drawn in by the Bishop of Rome, who was actually being pressured by the King of Spain.