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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following adjectives best describes Antoinette's demeanor while on trial?
(a) Unsettled.
(b) Manic.
(c) Dignified.
(d) Apathetic.

3. Why didn't King Louis XVI flee with the rest of the nobles during the attack on the palace.
(a) All of the answers are true.
(b) He didn't want to be known as a fugitive king.
(c) He thought he could regain the throne.
(d) He didn't realize the full danger he was in.

4. What was the reaction from the crowd that gathered to watch Louis' execution?
(a) They prayed.
(b) They were silent.
(c) They cheered.
(d) They wept.

5. Which country's king did Fersen work closely with in at attempt to create a new escape plan for Antoinette?
(a) England.
(b) Sweden.
(c) Russia.
(d) Poland.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was Marie Antoinette executed?

2. Which of the following women accused Antoinette of having inappropriately lewd relationships with her female friends?

3. Who put Antoinette and Louis to bed on their first married night together?

4. During the upheaval in France, which country begged to have France come to their aid during battle, but the French government had to refuse?

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

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