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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 26 and 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the Parisians react to the King's attempted escape?
(a) They slayed a number of noblemen.
(b) They threw rocks at the KIng and his family.
(c) They ransacked the Tuileries.
(d) They went on a protested march.

2. Who helps the royal family sneak out of the Tuileries in this section?
(a) Count Mercy.
(b) Jacques Necker.
(c) Axel Fersel.
(d) Maria Theresa.

3. What country's border do Antoinette and her family travel to?
(a) Belguim.
(b) Holland.
(c) England.
(d) Germany.

4. What plots are uncovered in this section?
(a) Plots to kill Antoinette.
(b) Plots to execute the King.
(c) Plots to blow up parliament.
(d) Plots to imprison the royal family.

5. What is Necker's position in the court?
(a) Chief advisor.
(b) Jester.
(c) Finance minister.
(d) Head servant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do members of the royal family and noblemen want to escape France?

2. What stopped the transport of grain into Paris?

3. What did the royal have to travel back to Paris to do each Sunday?

4. How is Artois related to King Louis XVI?

5. Why did Antoinette think Jacques should be reinstated as finance minister?

(see the answer key)

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