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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. Which of Antoinette's brothers stood in as her by-proxy husband during the first wedding ceremony?

2. In which city did Antoinette spend her last days on Austrian soil?

3. Who suggested that Antoinette take a lover to ensure that she produce an heir to the throne?

4. What illness claimed King Louis XV's life?

5. What was the name of Marie Antoinette's wet nurse?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. As an adult living in France, how did Antoinette reflect back on her childhood?

4. What problems soon began to arise with Marie Antoinette's spending habits after she arose to the throne?

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

6. What effect did the outbreak of smallpox have on Teresa's plans for her family?

7. What was Maria Teresa's royal title at the time of Marie Antoinette's birth?

8. What was the first change Louis XVI made in the French court after being appointed as the king?

9. What happened when Marie Antoinette's sister-in-law gives birth to a son?

10. Who acted as Marie Antoinette's "foster family" during her childhood?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Upon relocating to France, Marie Antoinette struggled to consummate her marriage to Louis XVI. First, describe the reasons why Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI were hesitant to consummate their marriage. What was the reaction from the court to the news that the marriage had not yet been consummated? What rumors swirled about the couple and their romantic life together? Then, describe how Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI eventually overcame their hesitation, and what legacy they left for their continued family after their deaths. Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen their arguments.

Essay Topic 2

During Antoinette's time in exile, there were many plans created by her friends and family to help her escape. First, describe the reaction from Antoinette's friends and family to the news of her imprisonment and exile in the towers. Then, describe the one escape plan that actually came into fruition. Why did this plan inevitably fail? Then, explain why Antoinette refused to attempt escape in the years after the first failed attempt. What did Antoinette think she could accomplish by staying in exile? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Marie Antoinette's formal education when she was a young girl. What subjects were most emphasized in her studies? Which were left out completely? In which ways was Marie Antoinette's success as a student reliant on her own determination, and when was success completely out of her hands? How can you see the effects of Marie Antoinette's education on her success as a political leader? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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