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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, The Dauphine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Marie Antoinette's nickname upon birth?
(a) The little archduchess.
(b) The little queen.
(c) The little princess.
(d) The little lady-in-waiting.

2. How old was Marie Antoinette when there were the first signs of political upheaval in Europe?
(a) Four years old.
(b) One year old.
(c) Two years old.
(d) Six months old.

3. How many siblings-in-law did Antoinette inherit when she married Louis XVI?
(a) Six.
(b) Seven.
(c) Five.
(d) Four.

4. How old was Antoinette when she became betrothed to Louis XVI?
(a) Sixteen.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Ten.
(d) Fourteen.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Marie Antoinette's brothers married Isabella of Parma?

2. What did the French people think when they saw Antoinette dance for the first time?

3. Which of the following women accused Antoinette of having inappropriately lewd relationships with her female friends?

4. Which of his relatives was Louis XVI closest to?

5. How long did Antoinette wait before consummating her marriage to Louis XVI?

(see the answer key)

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