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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Austrian Woman.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Count Axel Fersen sent for his military duty?
(a) To Japan.
(b) To Germany.
(c) To Russia.
(d) To America.

2. Which of Antoinette's brothers regularly came to visit Antoinette in France?
(a) Stephen.
(b) Ferdinand.
(c) Leopold.
(d) Joseph.

3. How many years into Antoinette's marriage did it take for her to produce a male heir to the throne?
(a) Twelve years.
(b) Nine years.
(c) Ten years.
(d) Eleven years.

4. What was the reaction from the crowd that gathered to watch Louis' execution?
(a) They were silent.
(b) They wept.
(c) They cheered.
(d) They prayed.

5. Throughout her life, which of the following friends was Antoinette never accused of having an inappropriate relationship with?
(a) Count Axel Fersen.
(b) Yolande de Polignac.
(c) Count Mercy.
(d) Princesse de Lamballe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following famous artists visited Antoinette during her first pregnancy with the hopes of earning her patronage?

2. How did Louis XVI react when he heard that his first born child was a girl?

3. What did Antoinette most hate about mealtime when she first arrived at the French court?

4. During Antoinette's only escape from exile, how long did she manage to sneak away before being recaptured?

5. Why wouldn't Antoinette's brother help his sister and her family out of exile?

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