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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the palace where Antoinette and Louis were held during their exile?
(a) Les Tuileries.
(b) Ancien Regime.
(c) Chateau de Fontainebleau.
(d) Palais de la Cite.

2. What did the screaming mobs who frequently attacked the castle, demand?
(a) All of Antoinette's jewels.
(b) For the king to be reinstated.
(c) The elimination of the king.
(d) For the dauphin to be handed over to them.

3. On what holiday was Antoinette's second son born?
(a) New Year's Day.
(b) Christmas Morning.
(c) Easter Sunday.
(d) Valentine's Day.

4. What was Antoinette's reaction to the head brought to her room?
(a) She laughed.
(b) She began to weep.
(c) She vomited.
(d) She fainted.

5. How did Antoinette react when Louis fell into a deep depression about France's continued upheaval?
(a) She refused him access to their children.
(b) She hired doctors from all over Europe to cure him.
(c) She ignored him completely.
(d) She took over as lead politician in France.

6. During what month of the year was Antoinette executed?
(a) January.
(b) October.
(c) July.
(d) April.

7. Which of the following facts is TRUE about Antoinette's second son's birth?
(a) He was underweight.
(b) He was born early.
(c) He was overweight.
(d) He was born late.

8. What part of the young dauphin's appearance was most affected by his disease?
(a) His teeth.
(b) His skin.
(c) His spine.
(d) His eyes.

9. How many of Louis' aunts made the escape from exile?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

10. Which of the following item carriage items broke, slowing down Antoinette's escape from exile?
(a) The axel.
(b) The harness.
(c) The reins.
(d) The wheel.

11. Which of Antoinette's siblings was "overcome with joy" at the news of the dauphin's birth?
(a) Joseph.
(b) Caroline.
(c) Max.
(d) Elizabeth.

12. Who often came up with plans for Antoinette's escape, only to have them repeatedly foiled?
(a) Princesse de Lamballe.
(b) King Louis XVI.
(c) Count Fersen.
(d) Count Mercy.

13. What was Antoinette's reaction to the news that nobility were being slaughtered all over the country?
(a) She was outraged and slapped the messenger.
(b) She was confused, and repeatedly asked questions about the attacks.
(c) She was silent as long as her children were safe.
(d) She did not hear this news.

14. How was the mantra "Long live the King!" amended when Louis XVI returned to the throne?
(a) "If he be honest!"
(b) "Long live France!"
(c) "And down with the Queen!"
(d) "Liberty!"

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Antoinette's appearance change during the years when she was in exile?

2. Which of Antoinette's brothers refuses to help when he hears that Antoinette and her family are in exile?

3. Who was Antoinette accused of having a sexual relationship with during her trial, causing her to lash out at her captors?

4. How was Louis executed?

5. Which of the following people claimed that Antoinette had been "the model of queens and of women"?

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