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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. Which of the following people did NOT have a problem with the king's consort's presence in court?
(a) Antoinette.
(b) The ladies-in-waiting.
(c) Louis XVI.
(d) Louis XV.

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

3. What country was Louis XVI from?
(a) England.
(b) Russia.
(c) Germany.
(d) France.

4. What is the name of the spy Maria Teresa sent to court to keep notes on Antoinette?
(a) Count Black.
(b) Count Hope.
(c) Count France.
(d) Count Mercy.

5. Which of the following activities most interested Antoinette when she was a small child?
(a) Sewing.
(b) Singing.
(c) Fishing.
(d) Dancing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who put Antoinette and Louis to bed on their first married night together?

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

3. What was the name of Antoinette's beloved pet pug?

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

5. Which of the following fashion trends was popular when Antoinette arrived in the French court?

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