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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 fashion trends was popular when Antoinette arrived in the French court?
(a) False eyelashes made from peacock feathers.
(b) Circular rouge on the cheeks.
(c) Completely white or nude lips.
(d) Bright blue shadow on the eyes.

2. Which of the following vices did Antoinette fall into during the time she was not interested in producing an heir?
(a) Smoking.
(b) Gambling.
(c) Biting her nails.
(d) Drinking.

3. To which of the following European countries did Austria belong to at the time of Antoinette's birth?
(a) Spain.
(b) Poland.
(c) Germany.
(d) France.

4. How was Antoinette revived when she fainted during the birth of her first child?
(a) The windows were thrown open.
(b) She was slapped across the face.
(c) The midwife threw cold water on her.
(d) She was given smelling salts.

5. Which of the following activities most interested Antoinette when she was a small child?
(a) Fishing.
(b) Sewing.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Singing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Marie Antoinette's nickname upon birth?

2. How did Louis react to the rumors that he had not fathered the dauphin?

3. Which color dress was Antoinette famous for frequently wearing?

4. In which city did Antoinette spend her last days on Austrian soil?

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

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