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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. How old was Antoinette when she became betrothed to Louis XVI?

2. Which country's quest for independence did France become embroiled in during the first decade of Antoinette's rule?

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

4. Where was Antoinette's father when he died?

5. Which of the following people did NOT have a problem with the king's consort's presence in court?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Antoinette's marriage considered to be a "by proxy'"marriage?

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

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

4. How did Teresa react when she heard that after a year, Marie Antoinette's marriage still had not been consummated?

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

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

7. What was the reaction from the children when Marie Antoinette took the French throne?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Growing up, Marie Antoinette had fifteen siblings. First, describe the dynamic of a family that has so many children. How did Maria Teresa and Stephen manage to keep order in the house? What were the benefits for Marie Antoinette in having so many siblings? What were the downsides? How did Marie Antoinette's relationship with her various siblings help shape her as a future political leader? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Long after Marie Antoinette's death, rumors and conspiracy theories continued to swirl, particularly about Antoinette's two children, Marie Therese and Louis Charles. First, choose one conspiracy theory or rumor about each of these two children and describe it here. Then, explain how scientists continue to work on these theories today, either proving them true or false. Finally, explain how Marie Antoinette's legacy would change if ONE of these rumors was proved to be true. Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

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