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

2. Which of the following females does NOT recover from the smallpox outbreak when Antoinette was a young girl?

3. Which of the following adjectives best described Antoinette's brother Max's visit to Versailles in 1775?

4. Which of the following fashion trends was popular when Antoinette arrived in the French court?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How did music infiltrate and affect Marie Antoinette's childhood?

5. What was Marie Antoinette's first impression of the king's consort?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 3

Upon arriving to France, Marie Antoinette was stripped of anything Austrian and forced to adopt the fashion and customs of the French. First, describe the transition Marie Antoinette was forced to undergo in the attempt to ingratiate her into the Parisian courts. Then, describe Marie Antoinette's reaction to this transition - did it make her love or loathe France? Finally, describe the way the French court reacted when they first met Marie Antoinette. What was their reaction to the Austrian girl who would later become their queen? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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