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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 the following courts was limited only to nobles?

2. Which of the Antoinette's family members was most angered by Antoinette's behavior during the first few years of her marriage?

3. How many siblings-in-law did Antoinette inherit when she married Louis XVI?

4. How did Antoinette respond the first time Louis questioned whether or not she loved him.

5. Which of the following adjectives best described Antoinette when she was in the room with a foreign ambassador?

Short Essay Questions

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

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 Marie Antoinette prefer to spend her time rather than trying to produce a French heir?

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

5. What reason did Louis XVI reportedly give to Marie Antoinette's brother, Joseph, as to why he and his wife had not yet consummated their marriage?

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

7. What type of relationship did Antoinette have with her older siblings while she was growing up?

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

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

10. How did Antoinette's father, Stephen, die?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although marriage was something highly prized in the European courts, infidelity and affairs were commonplace occurrences, particularly with men who took many lovers. First, describe Marie Antoinette's initial reaction to the courtesans present in the French court. What was her response to the news that her husband, Louis XVI, had taken additional lovers? Why was it considered acceptable for a man to have additional lovers while his wife could not? What dangers were present for a queen when her husband took lovers? How did Marie Antoinette avoid these fates during her reign? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

During the French revolution, Marie Antoinette and her family were held in exile in the towers. First, describe what life was like for the royal family in exile. How did life in exile affect the adults? How did it affect the children? Based on the information in the text, which member of royal family had the toughest time dealing with life in exile? How can you tell? How did life in exile alter this person's outlook on life? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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