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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Queen Consort.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To which of the following European countries did Austria belong to at the time of Antoinette's birth?
(a) Spain.
(b) Germany.
(c) France.
(d) Poland.

2. Which of Marie Antoinette's brothers married Isabella of Parma?
(a) Stephen.
(b) Leopold.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Ralph.

3. Why was Antoinette secretly glad that her first born child was a girl?
(a) Because she hoped a daughter would get her sent back to Austria.
(b) Because she would be allowed to raise the child herself.
(c) Because she did not want to produce an heir.
(d) Because girls were easier to raise than boys.

4. Where was Carolina living at the time when Antoinette left home to join her new husband?
(a) Berlin.
(b) Moscow.
(c) Paris.
(d) Naples.

5. Which of the following courts was limited only to nobles?
(a) Russian court.
(b) English court.
(c) Austrian court.
(d) French court.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who suggested that Antoinette take a lover to ensure that she produce an heir to the throne?

3. According to popular rumors of the time, what was the true definition of the parties Antoinette privately hosted in the palace?

4. Which of her children did Maria Teresa share a birthday with?

5. What country was Count Axe Ferson from?

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