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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 the following famous artists visited Antoinette during her first pregnancy with the hopes of earning her patronage?
(a) Leonardo Di Vinci.
(b) Mozart.
(c) Vincent Van Gogh.
(d) Beethoven.

2. Which of the following fashion trends was popular when Antoinette arrived in the French court?
(a) Bright blue shadow on the eyes.
(b) Circular rouge on the cheeks.
(c) False eyelashes made from peacock feathers.
(d) Completely white or nude lips.

3. What part of the young dauphin's appearance was most affected by his disease?
(a) His skin.
(b) His teeth.
(c) His spine.
(d) His eyes.

4. How did Antoinette react to the news that she was officially queen of France?
(a) She fainted.
(b) She began to sing.
(c) She burst out laughing.
(d) She fell to her knees in prayer.

5. Where was the young dauphin raised so he would not be seen by the public as he battled his illness?
(a) Bordeaux.
(b) Lille.
(c) Alsace.
(d) Meudon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following famous musicians reportedly asked for Antoinette's hand in marriage?

2. How old was Marie Antoinette when there were the first signs of political upheaval in Europe?

3. Who purchased the piece of elaborate and expensive jewelry on Antoinette behalf, even after she claimed that she didn't want it?

4. How old was Sophie when she died?

5. Which of Antoinette's siblings was "overcome with joy" at the news of the dauphin's birth?

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