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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Marie Antoinette's nickname upon birth?
(a) The little princess.
(b) The little archduchess.
(c) The little lady-in-waiting.
(d) The little queen.

2. What was Antoinette's reaction to the news that nobility were being slaughtered all over the country?
(a) She was confused, and repeatedly asked questions about the attacks.
(b) She was silent as long as her children were safe.
(c) She did not hear this news.
(d) She was outraged and slapped the messenger.

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

4. Who purchased the piece of elaborate and expensive jewelry on Antoinette behalf, even after she claimed that she didn't want it?
(a) It was unknown who purchased the jewelry.
(b) Count Fersen.
(c) The King.
(d) Princesse de Lamballe.

5. What country was Count Axe Ferson from?
(a) Poland.
(b) Scotland.
(c) England.
(d) Sweden.

Short Answer Questions

1. Throughout his life, who did Joseph claim was his favorite sister?

2. Why was Antoinette secretly glad that her first born child was a girl?

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

4. After the birth of her fourth child, what was Antoinette's nickname?

5. Where was the young dauphin raised so he would not be seen by the public as he battled his illness?

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