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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. What was Marie Antoinette's father's name?
(a) Stephen Joseph.
(b) Leopold Francis.
(c) Francis Stephen.
(d) Joseph Leopold.

2. How old was Antoinette when she became betrothed to Louis XVI?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Sixteen.
(d) Ten.

3. What did Antoinette most hate about mealtime when she first arrived at the French court?
(a) The sweet wine she was expected to drink.
(b) The richness and denseness of the food.
(c) That she was watched while she ate.
(d) The rules of how to handle cutlery.

4. How long did Antoinette wait before consummating her marriage to Louis XVI?
(a) Six months.
(b) Three months.
(c) Nine months.
(d) One year.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Antoinette's father when he died?

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

3. Whose penmanship was better when Louis and Antoinette signed their marriage contract?

4. Which of the following personality traits was NOT one Antoinette was taught to exude at all times by her mother?

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

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