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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Austrian Woman.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the Antoinette's family members was most angered by Antoinette's behavior during the first few years of her marriage?
(a) Her sisters.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her brothers.

2. Which of Antoinette's friends was rumored to be the father of her children?
(a) There were no rumors of paternity.
(b) Fersen.
(c) Count de Lamballe.
(d) Stephen.

3. According to popular rumors of the time, what was the true definition of the parties Antoinette privately hosted in the palace?
(a) Poker nights.
(b) Binges.
(c) Prayer meetings.
(d) Orgies.

4. What was the name of Antoinette's foster brother, who was raised alongside her by the wet nurse?
(a) Louis.
(b) Andrew.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Leopold.

5. What number in the birth order was Marie Antoinette?
(a) Sixteenth.
(b) Nineteenth.
(c) Eleventh.
(d) Fifteenth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following famous artists visited Antoinette during her first pregnancy with the hopes of earning her patronage?

2. During what season of the year was Louis XVI executed?

3. How did Antoinette react to the news that she was officially queen of France?

4. What title did Marie Antoinette father hold?

5. Which color dress was Antoinette famous for frequently wearing?

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