View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Austrian Woman.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following groups of people did Antoinette most like to spend her time with before leaving to join her husband?
(a) The elderly.
(b) Children.
(c) No one, she preferred to be alone.
(d) Girls her own age.

2. Immediately upon being taken into exile, which of the following best describes Antoinette's life?
(a) Somewhat normal.
(b) Fulfilled.
(c) Boring.
(d) Harrowing.

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

4. Where was the young dauphin raised so he would not be seen by the public as he battled his illness?
(a) Alsace.
(b) Lille.
(c) Meudon.
(d) Bordeaux.

5. How did Louis react to the rumors that he had not fathered the dauphin?
(a) He ignored them.
(b) He divorced Antoinette.
(c) He was anguished by them.
(d) He demanded a paternity test.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of her children did Maria Teresa share a birthday with?

3. Instead of purchasing jewelry, what did Antoinette prefer to spend her money on?

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

5. What part of the young dauphin's appearance was most affected by his disease?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 246 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample