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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why didn't Antoinette want to purchase the elaborate piece of jewelry?
(a) Because it was considered ungainly for the queen to wear jewels.
(b) Because she thought it was ugly.
(c) Because France was in an economic downturn.
(d) Because feathers and furs were more in fashion.

4. In what year was Antoinette executed?
(a) 1797.
(b) 1787.
(c) 1801.
(d) 1793.

5. What color dress did Antoinette wear on her execution day?
(a) Black.
(b) Yellow.
(c) White.
(d) Red.

6. What caused Antoinette's extreme depression during the upheaval of France?
(a) The country's loss of money and forced budget.
(b) The unrest of her people.
(c) The death of her children.
(d) Her emotional separation from her husband.

7. Which of the following people was NOT present in Antoinette's only escape attempt?
(a) The young dauphin.
(b) King Louis.
(c) Count Fersen.
(d) Marie Therese

8. According to the text, who spent the majority of the money in France, leading to the desperate economy?
(a) Louis' sisters.
(b) Antoinette.
(c) Antoinette's children.
(d) King Louis XVI.

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

10. 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.

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

12. What formal crime was Antoinette on trial for?
(a) Conspiracy and blackmail.
(b) Incest and infidelity.
(c) Colluding with foreign governments.
(d) Misuse of government funds.

13. 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 assassinate the king.
(c) To kidnap the dauphin.
(d) To steal Antoinette's jewels.

14. What nickname was the young dauphin given by those in favor of keeping the monarchy?
(a) Louis XVII.
(b) Louis Junior.
(c) Little Louis.
(d) The Junior King.

15. Why did Antoinette continue to refuse to escape from the towers?
(a) Because she didn't want to leave her children behind.
(b) Because she didn't think she was strong enough to escape.
(c) Because she was too afraid.
(d) Because she knew she wasn't guilty.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did life for Antoinette and her children change after Louis XVI's execution?

2. Who did the young dauphin cry out for at night while in prison?

3. How old was the young dauphin when he died?

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

5. How old was the young dauphin when he was taken into prison?

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