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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How old was Marie Therese when she died?
(a) 64.
(b) 72.
(c) 49.
(d) 58.

3. How many years after Antoinette's execution did Fersen die?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Seventeen.
(c) Two.
(d) Eleven.

4. Which of the following adjectives was NOT used to describe Antoinette's behavior during her execution?
(a) Insolent.
(b) Courageous.
(c) Emotional.
(d) Audacious.

5. What disease did the young dauphin likely suffer from?
(a) Malaria.
(b) Small pox.
(c) Tuburculosis.
(d) Yellow Fever.

6. In the entire span of his exile, how long did Louis XVI spend outside of the towers?
(a) Five hours.
(b) Five days.
(c) Five months.
(d) Five weeks.

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

8. Which of Antoinette's friends was rumored to be the father of her children?
(a) There were no rumors of paternity.
(b) Stephen.
(c) Fersen.
(d) Count de Lamballe.

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

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

11. How did life for Antoinette and her children change after Louis XVI's execution?
(a) Life improved slightly.
(b) Life remained the same.
(c) Life greatly improved - they were set free.
(d) Life beame slightly worse.

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

13. During what month of the year was Louis officially suspended from his reinstated position as king?
(a) November.
(b) August.
(c) February.
(d) May.

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

15. Where was the young dauphin raised so he would not be seen by the public as he battled his illness?
(a) Lille.
(b) Alsace.
(c) Meudon.
(d) Bordeaux.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was immediately noticed about Sophie at the time of her birth?

3. Which of the following royal family members was completely omitted from the new constitution when it was written during their exile?

4. During what month of the year was Antoinette executed?

5. Which of the following facts is TRUE about Antoinette's second son's birth?

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