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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which country's quest for independence did France become embroiled in during the first decade of Antoinette's rule?
(a) Portugal.
(b) Spain.
(c) America.
(d) Ireland.

2. How old was Marie Antoinette when there were the first signs of political upheaval in Europe?
(a) Six months old.
(b) Two years old.
(c) One year old.
(d) Four years old.

3. Which of the following facts is TRUE about Antoinette's second son's birth?
(a) He was underweight.
(b) He was overweight.
(c) He was born early.
(d) He was born late.

4. Which of the following countries was Maria Teresa queen of through bloodlines?
(a) Austria.
(b) Romania.
(c) Hungary.
(d) France.

5. Which of Antoinette's siblings was "overcome with joy" at the news of the dauphin's birth?
(a) Max.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Caroline.
(d) Elizabeth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following women accused Antoinette of having inappropriately lewd relationships with her female friends?

2. How did Antoinette's dress change in the year 1785?

3. Whom did Louis use as his confidant regarding his sexual shortcomings with Antoinette?

4. Why didn't King Louis XVI flee with the rest of the nobles during the attack on the palace.

5. What disease did the young dauphin likely suffer from?

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