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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. During the mob attack in the castle, how did Antoinette and the children escape?
(a) Through the broken front gate.
(b) Through the window.
(c) Through a secret passageway.
(d) Through the burned front door.

3. Which of Antoinette's brothers refuses to help when he hears that Antoinette and her family are in exile?
(a) Joseph.
(b) Max.
(c) Ferdinand.
(d) Leopold.

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?
(a) England.
(b) Austria.
(c) Spain.
(d) Germany.

5. Immediately upon being taken into exile, which of the following best describes Antoinette's life?
(a) Harrowing.
(b) Boring.
(c) Somewhat normal.
(d) Fulfilled.

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

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

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

9. 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 Therese.
(b) There were no hostages.
(c) The young dauphin.
(d) Marie Antoinette.

10. 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.

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

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

13. Immediately upon being taken into exile, what did Antoinette realize was the fate of her family?
(a) That she was destined to die.
(b) That her husband was destined to die.
(c) That her son would become king before his time.
(d) That her daughter would be married off.

14. 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 France was in an economic downturn.
(c) Because feathers and furs were more in fashion.
(d) Because she thought it was ugly.

15. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the young dauphin's time in prison?
(a) He was taught rough language.
(b) He was forced to drink wine.
(c) He was beaten by the guards.
(d) He was regularly starved.

Short Answer Questions

1. What special birthday did Antoinette celebrate in the year 1785?

2. How was Louis executed?

3. In the entire span of his exile, how long did Louis XVI spend outside of the towers?

4. Whose head was brought to Antoinette's bedroom after an execution?

5. Which of Antoinette's siblings was "overcome with joy" at the news of the dauphin's birth?

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