Thomas More’s execution

The transcript narrates the story of an individual facing execution for treason against the King. Initially sentenced to be hung, drawn, and quartered, the sentence was commuted to beheading. The narrator reflects on previous executions, including three monks and John Fisher, the Bishop of Rochester, who was executed for supporting Queen Catherine and opposing the King's break from the Roman Church. Fisher's refusal to swear to the Succession Act led to his execution.

What was the original sentence for the narrator before it was commuted?

• Imprisonment

• Exile

• Beheading

• Hanging, drawing, and quartering

What happened to the three monks mentioned by the narrator?

• They were executed for treason

• They were exiled

• They were pardoned

• They escaped

Who was John Fisher?

• A merchant

• A king

• A bishop

• A soldier

Why did John Fisher oppose the King?

• He wanted to become king

• He disagreed with the King's new marriage

• He supported Queen Catherine and opposed the King's break with Rome

• He wanted more power in the church

What was the consequence of John Fisher's opposition to the King?

• He was promoted

• He was imprisoned

• He was executed

• He was exiled