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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Widow Capet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Immediately upon being taken into exile, what did Antoinette realize was the fate of her family?
(a) That her son would become king before his time.
(b) That her husband was destined to die.
(c) That she was destined to die.
(d) That her daughter would be married off.

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

3. Which of Antoinette's family members hoped to see Antoinette exert German power in France immediately upon taking the trhone?
(a) Caroline.
(b) Maria Teresa.
(c) Josepeh.
(d) Leopold.

4. Who purchased the piece of elaborate and expensive jewelry on Antoinette behalf, even after she claimed that she didn't want it?
(a) Count Fersen.
(b) It was unknown who purchased the jewelry.
(c) Princesse de Lamballe.
(d) The King.

5. Which of the Antoinette's family members was most angered by Antoinette's behavior during the first few years of her marriage?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her sisters.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her brothers.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which city was Antoinette handed over to her new husband?

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

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

4. Which of the following men was stripped of his title in the court case following the purchase of Antoinette's jewelry?

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

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