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

2. During which Christian holiday did the Contesse de Noailles hold a dance party in her apartment?
(a) Easter.
(b) All Saints Day.
(c) Ascension of the Virgin.
(d) Christmas.

3. What caused Antoinette's extreme depression during the upheaval of France?
(a) Her emotional separation from her husband.
(b) The unrest of her people.
(c) The country's loss of money and forced budget.
(d) The death of her children.

4. Why didn't Antoinette want to purchase the elaborate piece of jewelry?
(a) Because feathers and furs were more in fashion.
(b) Because France was in an economic downturn.
(c) Because it was considered ungainly for the queen to wear jewels.
(d) Because she thought it was ugly.

5. Where was Antoinette's father when he died?
(a) Vienna.
(b) Paris.
(c) Innsbruck.
(d) Versailles.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In what year did Antoinette meet Count Axe Ferson?

4. What was the name of Antoinette's personal advisor who delivered the news of Teresa's death?

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

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