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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 people did NOT have a problem with the king's consort's presence in court?

2. During which Christian holiday did the Contesse de Noailles hold a dance party in her apartment?

3. What was Marie Antoinette's nickname upon birth?

4. What country was Isabella of Parma originally from?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did the King, Louis XV, die?

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

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

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

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

7. What problems arose when Marie Antoinette began choosing friends for herself within the court?

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

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

10. What was Louis XVI's reaction to the public outcry when Marie Antoinette still failed to produce an heir to the throne?

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

Because of their hatred for the French government, mobs of people took to the streets murdering hundreds of people. First, describe why the French people were so angry with the government. Then, describe which people were typically targeted for death by the angry mobs. How were these people usually killed? Then, describe Antoinette's reaction to the random deaths of people throughout France at the hands of the angry mob. How did these deaths compare / contrast to the formal executions at the time? 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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