Peter J Jarrold

Home
Quiz
Blog
About the Book
Contact

Home
Quiz
Blog
About the Book
Contact

Test Your Tudor Knowledge

Think you know your Tudor kings, kitchens, castles and courtly games? Take the quiz and see how much you know about the world that inspired The Adventures of Turnbroach Tom and Briar the Hampton Court Cat.

Who was the king of England at the start of the Tudor period?

A. Richard III

B. Henry VII

C. Henry VIII

D. Edward VI

Which famous Tudor King had six wives?

A. Henry VII

B. Richard II

C. Henry VIII

D. Charles I

What was the name of Henry VIII's second wife?

A. Catherine of Aragon

B. Anne Boleyn

C. Jane Seymour

D. Katherine Parr

What was a 'turnbroach' boy's job in Tudor times?

A. To serve the king

B. To fight in battles

C. To turn meat over a fire

D. To write letters

Which of these foods was not eaten in Tudor times?

A. Bread

B. Pottage

C. Cheese

D. Chocolate

Which of these was a popular sport in Tudor times?

A. Basketball

B. Tennis

C. Cricket

D. Rugby

What was the aim of jousting in Tudor times?

A. To kick a ball into a goal

B. To run the fastest in a race

C. To shoot arrows at a target

D. To knock your opponent off their horse with a joust

Which of the following was associated with dungeons in Tudor times?

A. The Tower of London

B. Kensington Palace

C. Kew Palace

D. Greenwich Palace

What was a 'trencher' used for?

A. As a musical instrument

B. As a weapon

C. As a plate for serving food

D. As a type of hat

What was a tilt yard?

A. A place where people grew vegetables

B. A training ground for soldiers

C. A yard where horses were kept

D. A place where knights would joust

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Would you like to enable cookies on this site?

Get in Touch

Have a question about The Adventures of Turnbroach Tom and Briar the Hampton Court Cat, school visits, events, or media enquiries? Send a message using the form below and Peter will get back to you soon.