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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Widow Capet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following personality traits was NOT one Antoinette was taught to exude at all times by her mother?
(a) Pride.
(b) Grace.
(c) Docility.
(d) Obedience.

2. Which of the following people was held hostage by the two political parties as they struggled to come to an agreement of who should be in charge of the French government?
(a) There were no hostages.
(b) Marie Therese.
(c) The young dauphin.
(d) Marie Antoinette.

3. How did France react to the birth of Antoinette's first child?
(a) They were outraged.
(b) They were confused.
(c) They were disappointed.
(d) They were ecstatic.

4. How did Maria Teresa react to the news of her husband's death?
(a) She was apathetic.
(b) She was amused.
(c) She was devastated.
(d) She was relieved.

5. Who was Antoinette accused of having a sexual relationship with during her trial, causing her to lash out at her captors?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her uncle.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Her son.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which city did Antoinette spend her last days on Austrian soil?

2. To which of the following objects did Marie Teresa compare her children?

3. How many siblings-in-law did Antoinette inherit when she married Louis XVI?

4. How did Antoinette react when Louis fell into a deep depression about France's continued upheaval?

5. In Antoinette's mind, whose life was most in danger during their time in exile?

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