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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 much older was Caroline than Marie Antoinette?

2. What fabric did Antoinette favor in her dress?

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

4. What title did Marie Antoinette father hold?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. 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?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Almost immediately after Antoinette rose to the French throne, the French economy took a huge hit leaving thousands of peasants destitute. First, describe how the French economy plummeted during Antoinette's rule and how that economic downturn affected Antoinette's popularity in France. Then, describe how Antoinette and Louis handled the regular uprisings from the French people that demanded change in power and economy. In your opinion, do you think Louis and Antoinette handled this problem well? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your 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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