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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 color dress was Antoinette famous for frequently wearing?

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

3. In which city was Antoinette handed over to her new husband?

4. How many children did Isabella of Parma produce before her death?

5. Which of Antoinette's family members accused her of having "lost her bloom" at the tender age of fifteen?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How did Marie Antoinette prefer to spend her time rather than trying to produce a French heir?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The news of Marie Antoinette's death had a huge impact on Marie Antoinette's remaining family members. First, explain what Antoinette's final words to her children had been before her death. How did the children cope with the news of their mother's execution? Then, choose at least one member of Antoinette's extended family and explain how the new of her death affected them. How did Antoinette's death change the way her living family members lived out the rest of their lives? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Before Marie Antoinette left her family to move to France, her mother created a long list of rules for her to abide by while living in France. First, list at least five of the rules Maria Teresa expected Marie Antoinette to live by and describe Marie Antoinette's reaction to these rules. Then, describe how Teresa's list of rules affected Marie Antoinette when she arrived in France. Did she actually abide by the rules or did she dismiss them? To what effect? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the book, there are many instances of shocking death, often brought about by illness, that deeply affected Antoinette's life. Choose two examples of shocking deaths in the book and explain how these deaths came about. Then, describe how these deaths impacted Antoinette, both in her personal and political life. Then, explain whether or not you think these deaths could have been avoided, and how. Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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