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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following names was NOT one of Marie Antoinette's middle names upon birth?
(a) Josepha.
(b) Antoine.
(c) Joanna.
(d) Terese.

2. Whom did Louis use as his confidant regarding his sexual shortcomings with Antoinette?
(a) Ferdinand.
(b) Yolande de Polignac
(c) Count Axel Fersen.
(d) Joseph.

3. What was the purpose of the attack on the castle which forced many nobles to flee their home?
(a) To search for food.
(b) To steal Antoinette's jewels.
(c) To assassinate the king.
(d) To kidnap the dauphin.

4. Before Antoinette's trial, how many queens had historically been executed?
(a) Two.
(b) Many.
(c) None.
(d) One.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Throughout her life, which of the following friends was Antoinette never accused of having an inappropriate relationship with?

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

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

4. Which of the following famous artists visited Antoinette during her first pregnancy with the hopes of earning her patronage?

5. Why didn't Antoinette want to purchase the elaborate piece of jewelry?

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