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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Antoinette secretly glad that her first born child was a girl?

2. What country was Isabella of Parma originally from?

3. Which of the following female names was NOT included in the name of Antoinette's first-born daughter?

4. Where was Carolina living at the time when Antoinette left home to join her new husband?

5. Which of Antoinette's family members hoped to see Antoinette exert German power in France immediately upon taking the trhone?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the French court's first impression of the new royal couple, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette?

2. What was the court's reaction to the birth of Marie Antoinette's first child?

3. What controversial move did Marie Antoinette make regarding her friends' position in court?

4. What parts of being a member of the French court did Marie Antoinette find particularly uncomfortable?

5. What did Marie Antoinette find most ridiculous about her new life in court?

6. How did Teresa show her motherly concern for Antoinette before shipping her off to strangers in France?

7. What changes did Louis XVI make to the rules of child birth in the palace after Marie Antoinette gave birth to their first child?

8. Why did Teresa worry about Antoinette's possible success as an heiress in France?

9. Why wasn't Marie Antoinette permitted to bring any of her belongings into France with her?

10. What was expected of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI during their first night as a married couple?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the first changes made during the French Revolution was to overthrow the monarchy. First, describe why the French people were so disgusted with their king, Louis XVI. Do you think Louis XVI was a scapegoat for the frustration of the French people, or did his actions as king warrant his overthrowing? Then, describe how the French people managed to overthrow their king, and what effect this bold move had on the country's politics. Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Shortly after Louis XVI was executed, Marie Antoinette was put on trial for similar crimes. First, create a brief time line of the events surrounding Marie Antoinette's trial and execution. Then, explain how the courts found and present their evidence against Antoinette and what Antoinette's reaction to the evidence was. Then, explain why Antoinette's trial and execution were historical landmarks and how her execution changed history. Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

All throughout her rule, Antoinette was plagued with rumors of infidelity, and even rumors that some of her children were not fathered by the king himself, but by her various lovers. First, choose at least two of the relationships in Antoinette's life that were rumored to be sexual, or adulterous. Then, explain whether or not you believe these rumors to be true. Then, describe Louis' reaction to these rumors, particularly in regards to the way he treated the children in question. Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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