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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of Antoinette's brothers stood in as her by-proxy husband during the first wedding ceremony?
(a) Stephen.
(b) Leopold.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Ferdinand.

2. Which of the following vices did Antoinette fall into during the time she was not interested in producing an heir?
(a) Smoking.
(b) Biting her nails.
(c) Drinking.
(d) Gambling.

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

4. Which of the following famous musicians reportedly asked for Antoinette's hand in marriage?
(a) Pachebel.
(b) Mozart.
(c) Bethoven.
(d) Bach.

5. What role did Antoinette give Princesse de Lamballe in her household?
(a) Duchess.
(b) Lady-in-waiting.
(c) Superintendent.
(d) Governess.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was immediately noticed about Sophie at the time of her birth?

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

3. Which of Antoinette's family members accused her of having "lost her bloom" at the tender age of fifteen?

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

5. How did Antoinette respond the first time Louis questioned whether or not she loved him.

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