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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Antoinette revived when she fainted during the birth of her first child?
(a) She was slapped across the face.
(b) She was given smelling salts.
(c) The midwife threw cold water on her.
(d) The windows were thrown open.

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

3. How many siblings-in-law did Antoinette inherit when she married Louis XVI?
(a) Six.
(b) Seven.
(c) Five.
(d) Four.

4. During what month of the year did Antoinette and Louis rise to the throne in France?
(a) February.
(b) May.
(c) August.
(d) November.

5. Throughout her life, which of the following friends was Antoinette never accused of having an inappropriate relationship with?
(a) Yolande de Polignac.
(b) Princesse de Lamballe.
(c) Count Mercy.
(d) Count Axel Fersen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Antoinette's friends was rumored to be the father of her children?

2. Who did Antoinette successfully encourage to escape exile?

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

4. How did Antoinette react when Louis fell into a deep depression about France's continued upheaval?

5. How did Antoinette's appearance change in the year 1785?

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