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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During which season was the royal family allowed to make their first vacation since being put into exile?
(a) Spring.
(b) Summer.
(c) Autumn.
(d) Winter.

2. After the birth of her fourth child, what was Antoinette's nickname?
(a) Madame Excess.
(b) Madame Fertility.
(c) Madame Mother.
(d) Madame France.

3. During the upheaval in France, which country begged to have France come to their aid during battle, but the French government had to refuse?
(a) Germany.
(b) Spain.
(c) England.
(d) Austria.

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

5. Who did Antoinette regularly write letters to during the upheaval in France?
(a) Her brother, Joseph.
(b) Princesse de Lamballe.
(c) Her sister, Elizabeth.
(d) Count Mercy.

6. Where did Louis' aunts escape to during their time in exile?
(a) Berlin.
(b) Rome.
(c) Barcelona.
(d) London.

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

8. How was the Pope's decision to call Louis' death a martyrdom received by the French people?
(a) They were pleased.
(b) They were saddened.
(c) They were confused.
(d) They were outraged.

9. How old was the young dauphin when he died?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Ten.
(d) Sixteen.

10. Which of the following people was held hostage by the two political parties as they struggled to come to an agreement of who should be in charge of the French government?
(a) Marie Antoinette.
(b) The young dauphin.
(c) There were no hostages.
(d) Marie Therese.

11. Who brought hard evidence against Antoinette during her court trial?
(a) Her children.
(b) Her best friends and confidants.
(c) Her former lovers.
(d) There was no hard evidence, only rumors and gossip.

12. Who was Antoinette accused of having a sexual relationship with during her trial, causing her to lash out at her captors?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her uncle.
(c) Her son.
(d) Her brother.

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

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

15. Why wouldn't Antoinette's brother help his sister and her family out of exile?
(a) Because he was threated with death if he were to intervene.
(b) Because there was no possible way for him to help.
(c) Because he was always jealous of Antoinette's power.
(d) Because her exile was good for him politically.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Sophie when she died?

2. During what month of the year was Louis officially suspended from his reinstated position as king?

3. Which of Antoinette's friends was rumored to be the father of her children?

4. What was the name of the palace where Antoinette and Louis were held during their exile?

5. What nickname was the young dauphin given by those in favor of keeping the monarchy?

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