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Life in the UK Test practice question 140 of 302

Catherine Parr married Henry VIII late in his life. Who died first?

  1. He died first and she was a widow for the rest of her life
  2. He died first and she went on to remarry
  3. She died first and he never remarried
  4. She died in childbirth and Henry remarried

Answer: B — He died first and she went on to remarry

Catherine Parr - Catherine was a widow who married Henry late in his life. She survived him and married again but died soon after.

About this question

This is a free practice question from the The Tudors and Stuarts topic in the History of the UK chapter. One of the densest history topics: monarchs, religious upheaval, civil war and the settlement that followed. Questions frequently hinge on who did what and in which reign, so build a rough timeline before drilling the detail.

The real Life in the UK Test has 24 multiple-choice questions and a 45-minute time limit, and you need 18 correct to pass. Practising a topic at a time is the quickest way to find the areas that still need work.

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