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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Queen Consort.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of Antoinette's beloved pet pug?
(a) Mops.
(b) Hops.
(c) Drops.
(d) Pops.

2. Throughout his life, who did Joseph claim was his favorite sister?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Teresa.
(c) Caroline.
(d) Antoinette.

3. Which color dress was Antoinette famous for frequently wearing?
(a) Blue.
(b) Yellow.
(c) White.
(d) Red.

4. Whom did Louis use as his confidant regarding his sexual shortcomings with Antoinette?
(a) Yolande de Polignac
(b) Ferdinand.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Count Axel Fersen.

5. To whom did Antoinette's father cling to before he unexpectedly died, almost as if he had a presentiment of his death?
(a) Leopold.
(b) Marie Teresa.
(c) Antoinette.
(d) Isabella of Parma.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following vices did Antoinette fall into during the time she was not interested in producing an heir?

2. According to popular rumors of the time, what was the true definition of the parties Antoinette privately hosted in the palace?

3. How did Antoinette's father die?

4. How did the country of France first receive Antoinette when she rose to the throne.

5. Which of the following people did NOT have a problem with the king's consort's presence in court?

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